: a small pale plover (Charadrius melodus) chiefly of eastern North America
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The chicks, born to piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket, emerged from their nest near Montrose Pier under the watchful eyes of volunteer bird monitors, who spent sunup to sundown waiting to confirm all four eggs had successfully hatched.—Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026 According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, there are fewer places for shorebirds like piping plovers and least terns to nest.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026 Montrose Beach resident piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket are expecting a chick again.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026 Watch dunlins, piping plovers, herons, osprey, and even bald eagles make the mangroves and coastal pines their warm-weather home.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
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