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Speaking of black phoebes nesting under eaves, a pair of them nested at one of the restrooms at the State Beach, and the fledglings are out of the nest. I saw one trying to perch on the dome of a tent and sliding down repeatedly.

Here’s what they look like:

I was at the State Beach because I was checking on the snowy plovers, who are doing great! This year we have not one but two nests (so far), and while I was watching another pair was acting frisky, so maybe a third nest will happen. After 60 years without a nesting on this beach before last year it’s exciting to see the birds coming back. The State Park biologist is going to hold volunteer docent training, and you can bet I’ll be there.

More details are at the Carp Birdwatchers website, should anyone want more plover news.🙂

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They are doing uncommonly well. Here’s a video of them I shot this morning.

https://youtu.be/5EZj1hJOZd4

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All three snowy plover chicks at Carpinteria State Beach are still going strong. I shot this video of them and their dad this morning.

Maximum cuteness.

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Sometimes when I’m birdwatching

Fun fact: if this little fluffball can avoid being eaten over the next 3 weeks or so, he or she will be one of the first snowy plovers to fledge from our local beach in more than 60 years.

I am extremely invested in this little family. More details about that (so many more) here.

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Sometimes when I’m birdwatching

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Snowy Plovers

San Simeon, 2021-03-03

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Snowy Plovers

Sand Point Beach, February 6, 2021

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greetings

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This Snowy Plover I saw yesterday was totally rocking its fuchsia dye job and color bands.

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dendroica:

A western snowy plover nest. (via Pacific Southwest Region USFWS)

Western snowy plovers are among the smallest shorebirds in California and make their nests in the sand above the high tide line in small indentations called “scrapes.” Their perfectly camouflaged eggs blend into the sand, making them even more difficult to spot. Photo courtesy of California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Baby Plover

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