Camouflaged eggs, plover chicks, and sharing our shore with this beloved shorebird. Snowy Plover nests spotted on California's beaches
| First Snowy Plover Eggs Spotted! | | | | |
| Maintain a safe distance and keep dogs on leash to protect vulnerable plover chicks and eggs. Photo: Jenny Erbes | | | | Dear KAREN,
It's official! The first Western Snowy Plover nests with eggs have been spotted along California's beaches.
Plover nests are like works of beach art. The eggs are camouflaged to blend in with the beach. Many nests are right out on the open sand.
Plovers also nest near kelp or driftwood and might adorn their nests with shells or pebbles - a beautiful sight to behold.
There are typically three eggs in each nest. Each one is critical to the recovery of this Threatened species. Let's create a successful plover nesting season! The nests are vulnerable to predators and trampling by beach visitors and dogs. Remember to Share the Shore by respecting nesting fences and keeping dogs on leash. Your care will help plovers make a comeback. To learn more about Western Snowy Plovers in California, visit: https://ca.audubon.org/westernsnowyplover We appreciate your care during nesting season! | | | | |
| Photos: Western Snowy Plovers by Jenny Erbes | | | | |
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