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Something new – Something Blue

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by Tlow from Dartmouth CA on 29 Jun 2025
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A tiny Piping plover (Charadrius melodus) takes its first brave plunge into the world of wet feet. Only a few days old and already exploring the surf, this chick proves courage comes in fluffy packages. Endangered but enduring, the species carries on one chick at a time.

  • Camera: NIKON D850
  • Focal: 500 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.0005 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 8
tagged: piping plover trevor lowthers birds nova scotia chicks endangered species rare animal beak bird seagull waterfowl outdoors water nature liquid seabird wader wildlife

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