The First 2026-hatched Plover reported from the Winter Range!
Aug 1
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The first Great Lakes Piping Plover chick to be reported from the winter range is from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI. It hatched along Platte Bay near Peterson Rd and was last seen there on July 24th.

Six days later on July 30 it was photographed in St Johns county, FL by Lois Perry who sent her report and wonderful photos to plover@umn.edu. Hoping this young plover has a successful winter and returns north next spring.





















It's exciting to see the early signs of 2026's hatchlings! Your post highlights not only the resilience of the piping plovers but also the ongoing efforts in conservation. This reminds me of playing the Slope game, where every little maneuver counts for survival, much like these plovers navigating their environment. I wonder how community engagement can further support such vital wildlife initiatives.
Piping plovers are small shorebirds that breed on sandy beaches and other open shorelines across Word hurdle North America. After nesting and raising their chicks, many migrate south to warmer coastal areas for the winter.
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