Charadriidae Collection

Common Sandpiper -Actitis hypoleucos-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) brooding three chicks with a fourth approaching, northern Massachusetts, USA.June. Endangered species

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) chick camouflaged in ground nest, Norway June

Charadrius melodus, piping plover
Plate 220 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) flying in to rest after migration. Cresswell Pond, Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England, UK, September

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) portrait in upland hay meadow, Upper Teesdale, CO Durham, England, UK, June

Male Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) on the edge of a freshwater gravel pit, Hampshire, England, UK, April

Flock of Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) in flight, turning together in evening light, Norfolk, UK

Adult male Eurasian dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) displaying with wings raised, in breeding habitat on upland plateau of Grampian mountains, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK

Adult Eurasian dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) with wings partially raised in the air in breeding habitat on upland plateau of Grampian mountains, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, May 2011

Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) chicks in the nest, seen from overhead, Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA June

Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) on pebble beach, Wales, UK July

Magellan Snipe (Gallinago magellanica), taxonomy under dispute, sometimes also called Paraguayan Snipe (Gallinago paraguaiae) Falkland Islands

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, UK. November

Magellanic Oystercatcher, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis) standing shallow water with beak wide open. Lake Ellesmere, South Island, New Zealand. November

Male Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) on beach, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) adult on open moorland, breeding plumage, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, May

Adult female Eurasian dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) in breeding habitat on upland plateau of Grampian mountains, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, May 2011

Eurasian dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) pair mating in breeding habitat on upland plateau of Grampian mountains, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, May 2011

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) flying low over a ploughed field, Scotland, UK, June 2010

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), Skomer, Wales, UK. April

Three-banded plover (Charadrius tricollaris) in water, with Lion (Panthera leo) sleeping nearby, Ndutu, Tanzania

Trentino Alto Adige, Italy. Eurasian dotterel

Two banded plover (Charadrius falklandicus) female, incubating eggs on nest on pebbly beach, Cerro Avanzado protected area, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus), chick running along a beach, Massachusetts coast, USA. June

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) drying feathers after a bath, Texas, USA. April

European golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) ~ resting during his migration travel to the south ~ Asturias, Spain
European golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) - resting during his migration travel to the south - Asturias, Spain. European golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria)

A Blacksmith Lapwing standing on grass at London Zoo, August 1927 (b / w photo)
3435355 A Blacksmith Lapwing standing on grass at London Zoo, August 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) flock flying past houses of west London. London, UK. February

Hooded plover (Thinornis rubricollis) walking on beach looking for food. Skenes Creek, Victoria, Australia

Two eggs of the threatened Hooded plover (Thinornis rubricollis) on a beach. Skenes Creek, Victoria, Australia. Taken under the supervision of Hooded plover monitoring volunteer and ex Parks officer

Dotterel, (Charadrius morinellus) female amongst Blue mountain heath (Phyllodoce caerulea) flowers, Ljungdalsfjallen, Harjedalen, Sweden

Ringed plover (Charidrius hiaticula) with newly hatched chick, County Wicklow, Ireland, June

Magellanic Oystercatcher, Falkland Islands, Sea Lion Island

Flock of Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) in flight, Oare Marshes, Kent, England, UK, September

Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus), Falkland Islands, Carcass Island

Grey-headed lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) winter plumage, flying i, Yangxian Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China. September

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) in flight, silhouetted at dusk, North Uist, Western Isles / Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May

Large flock of Wigeon (Anas penelope) swimming and standing on flooded marshland on a foggy winter day with a small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) in the background

Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) standing on rock, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, May

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), Skomer, Wales, UK. April 2011

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) group roosting in the lagoons at Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, UK, October. Non-ex

Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) juvenile walking on marsh shore, Galicia, Spain

Double-banded Plover (Charadrius bicinctus), Victoria, Australia

Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii), Marcapomacocha, Peru

Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus), Namibia

Crowned Lapwing (Vanellus coronatus), Kenya

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"Charadriidae: A World of Beautiful Shorebirds" From the enchanting landscapes of Norway to the pristine shores of Patagonia, Charadriidae, or shorebirds, captivate us with their remarkable behaviors and stunning beauty. In June, a Golden Plover chick skillfully camouflages itself in its ground nest amidst the Norwegian wilderness. Meanwhile, a diligent Piping Plover broods over three adorable chicks while another ventures closer. The dedication and care displayed by these Charadrius melodus parents is truly heartwarming. In Argentina's Cerro Avanzado protected area, a female Two-banded Plover incubates her eggs on a pebbly beach. This serene scene showcases the peaceful coexistence between wildlife and nature. Witnessing a small flock of Lapwings gracefully descending after migration at Cresswell Pond fills our hearts with awe. These Vanellus vanellus birds find solace in this tranquil haven. An upland hay meadow in Upper Teesdale reveals an exquisite portrait of a Lapwing. Its elegant presence adds charm to this picturesque landscape in CO Durham. On the edge of a freshwater gravel pit stands a male Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius), showcasing its vibrant plumage against the backdrop of nature's wonders. As evening descends upon us, we witness an ethereal spectacle as a flock of Lapwings turns together in flight under golden light. Their synchronized movements are nothing short of breathtaking. The Eurasian Dotterel steals our attention as it displays its wings raised high above its head - an impressive sight indeed. This adult male (Charadrius morinellus) knows how to make an entrance. Partially raising its wings, another Eurasian Dotterel captures our imagination with its grace and elegance. It reminds us that even subtle gestures can speak volumes about these magnificent creatures' character.