June 21, 2017

Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

I'm a baby Piping Plover,
I look like mom and dad when they aren't breeding.
I was born upon a sandy beach,
And within hours I was feeding.

Sources: (1) Wikipedia, Piping Plover

Oh no! I started this entry and was overtired and  FORGOT TO HIT PUBLISH. Whimper. My streak of posting every day ends at 171. {sigh} Haha, worst part is, no one noticed :-)

(Disclaimer: Due to a minor hand issue I've not been able to use my camera so am posting some older pictures that I haven't included before on this blog.  I will resume my regular 8:00 am postings soon, but for now, please enjoy these blasts from the past.) 

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

June 20, 2017

Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

I'm an adult breeding Piping Plover,
I have a black stripe around my neck.
I have orange legs, and a bi-colored beak,
And between my eyes there's a tiny black speck!

(Disclaimer: Due to a minor hand issue I've not been able to use my camera so am posting some older pictures that I haven't included before on this blog.  I will resume my regular 8:00 am postings soon, but for now, please enjoy these blasts from the past.) 

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

June 19. 2017

Location: Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral

I'm a non-breeding adult Piping Plover
I'm white and grey with a white stripe round my neck.
I have some grey under neath my bill,
And to catch prey I run really fast and then peck.

Sources: (1) Cornell Lab - Piping Plover

(Disclaimer: Due to a minor hand issue I've not been able to use my camera so am posting some older pictures that I haven't included before on this blog.  I will resume my regular 8:00 am postings soon, but for now, please enjoy these blasts from the past.) 

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson