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WebMar 23, 2024 · Photo: Martin Stokes. The last time these hooded plovers succeeded in raising this many fledglings (chicks that survived to flying stage) was 5 years ago, and this has only been beaten once – at 19 fledglings – in the 2015-16 breeding season. Hooded plovers are Australia’s most threatened beach-nesting bird and it takes 5 weeks for the ... WebMar 18, 2024 · A dedicated team of volunteers on Yorke Peninsula has recorded the survival of 15 more hooded plover fledglings than last year, exceeding breeding season expectations for the shy and vulnerable shorebird that lays its eggs on the beach. Seven-day-old hooded plover chicks foraging for food near the water’s edge (Photo courtesy of … cyher 19523

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WebHooded plovers (Thinornis rubricollis) are a small- to medium-sized coastal shorebird. When hoodie chicks first hatch they are no bigger than a 50 cent piece! Adult hoodies … WebSmall sturdy plover with pink legs and red eyering. Adult has black hood that extends down onto the chin. Endemic to southern Australia where it typically inhabits sandy ocean beaches, nesting just above the high tide … WebHooded Plovers ( Thinornis cucullatus) are small shorebirds, easily identified by their distinctive black hood, red circle around the eye and orange stalk-like legs. The Hooded … cyher 1952