Plovers Collection (page 14)

Banded Dotterel or Mountain Plover front portait of adult in plain plumage strolling along beach Bay of Islands
SAS-701 Banded Dotterel or Mountain Plover - front portait of adult in plain plumage strolling along beach Bay of Islands, Northland, North Island

Banded Dotterel or Mountain Plover on sandy beach arranging its plumage Bay of Islands, Northland, North Island
SAS-695 Banded Dotterel or Mountain Plover - on sandy beach arranging its plumage Bay of Islands, Northland, North Island

Crab Plovers
RFP-723 CRAB PLOVERS ON WATERS EDGE Richard Porter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Female Kentish Plover - Spain May
RES-720 Female Kentish Plover Spain May Charadrius alexandrinus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crowned Lapwing / Plover - open ground, East Africa
PM-9760 Crowned Lapwing / Plover - open ground East Africa Vanellus coronatus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killdeer Plover Feining injury
MOP-146 Killdeer Plover Feigning injury Charadrius vociferus B Moose Peterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Smith / Blacksmith Lapwing (Plover) Standing in gently lapping water Fisher's Pan, Etosha National Park
KAT-149 Black Smith / Blacksmith Lapwing (Plover) - Standing in gently lapping water Fisher's Pan, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Masked Lapwing - formerly known as the Spurwinged Plover Fam: novaehollandiae
HB-3731 Masked Lapwing - formerly known as the Spurwinged Plover Vanellus miles Fam: novaehollandiae Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Oriental Plover / Oriental Dotterel. At Mt Barnett sewage pond, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-4257 Oriental Plover / Oriental Dotterel. At Mt Barnett sewage pond, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Charadrius veredus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Masked Lapwing / Spur-winged Plover. Throughout northern, central and eastern Australia
DH-4093 Masked Lapwing / Spur-winged Plover. At Parry Lagoons near Wyndham, Western Australia. Vanellus miles miles Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Greater Sand Plover Greater Sand Plover / Greater Sandplover / Large Sand Dotterel
DH-4066 Greater Sand Plover / Greater Sandplover / Large Sand Dotterel At Roebuck Bay, Broome, Western Australia Charadrius leschenaultii Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Lesser Sand Plover / Lesser Sandplover / Mongolian Dotterel - in winter plumage Waiting out a high tide on rocks at
DH-3974 Lesser Sand Plover / Lesser Sandplover / Mongolian Dotterel - in winter plumage Waiting out a high tide on rocks at Roebuck Bay near Broome, Western Australia

Greater Sandplover / Greater Sand Plover - in flight Breeds eastern Europe and central Asia
DH-3928 Greater Sandplover / Greater Sand Plover - in flight Roebuck Bay, Broome, Western Australia Charadrius leschenaultii Breeds eastern Europe and central Asia

Greater Sandplover / Greater Sand Plover - with surf Breeds eastern Europe and central Asia
DH-3927 Greater Sandplover / Greater Sand Plover - with surf Roebuck Bay, Broome, Western Australia Charadrius leschenaultii Breeds eastern Europe and central Asia

Oriental Plover - A migrant from Mongolia and Russia which prefers drier inland areas where the grass is short
DH-3859 Oriental Plover - A migrant from Mongolia and Russia which prefers drier inland areas where the grass is short. At Mt Barnett airstrip, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia

Oriental Plover, at pond edge. Breeds in Mongolia and northern China and winters in large numbers in northern Australia
DH-3642 Oriental Plover - at pond edge At a pond near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia. Charadrius veredus Breeds in Mongolia and northern China

Red-capped Plover, male straddling eggs. Both adults stood over the eggs shading rather than incubating as
DH-3634 Red-capped Plover - male shading eggs at nest At a pond near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia Charadrius ruficapillus Both adults stood over the eggs shading rather than incubating as

Red-capped Plover, female with wet abdomen. When returning to incubate this female had a wet abdomen used to cool
DH-3633 Red-capped Plover - female with wet abdomen At a pond near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia Charadrius ruficapillus When returning to incubate this female had a wet abdomen used to cool

Red-capped Plover, feeding. - A widespread plover closely related to the Kentish Plover
DH-3632 Red-capped Plover, feeding At a pond near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia. Charadrius ruficapillus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-capped Plover - A widespread plover closely related to the Kentish Plover
DH-3631 Red-capped Plover - A widespread plover closely related to the Kentish Plover At a pond near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia

Oriental Plovers - Also known as Oriental Dotterel or Easterm Sand Plover. Non-breeding plumage
DH-3372 Oriental Plover / Oriental Dotterel / Eastern Sand Plover - Non-breeding plumage - two, mild aggression Photographed 15 September

Oriental Plover - Also known as Oriental Dotterel or Eastern Sand Plover. Non-breeding plumage
DH-3370 Oriental Plover / Oriental Dotterel / Eastern Sand Plover - Non-breeding plumage arrived in Australia from N China

Oriental Plover - Non-breeding plumage. Also known as Oriental Dotterel or Eastern Sand Plover
DH-3369 Oriental Plover / Oriental Dotterel / Eastern Sand Plover - Non-breeding plumage arrived in Australia from N China and Mongolia

Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel Injury-feigning display Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-3120 Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel - Injury-feigning display Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Charadrius ruficapillus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal

Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel On nest Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-3119 Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel - On nest Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Charadrius ruficapillus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-3116 Red-capped Plover / Red-capped Dotterel Lee Point, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Charadrius ruficapillus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

New Zealand Dotterel - incubating eggs in nest Also known as: red-breasted dotterel
DH-2113 New Zealand Dotterel - incubating eggs in nest North Island, New Zealand Charadrius obscurus Also known as: red-breasted dotterel

New Zealand Dotterel - sitting on nest in sand  Also known as: red-breasted dotterel and red-breasted plover
DH-2112 New Zealand Dotterel - sitting on nest in sand Charadrius obscurus Also known as: red-breasted dotterel and red-breasted plover Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

New Zealand Dotterel North Island New Zealand
DH-2110 New Zealand DOTTEREL North Island, New Zealand Charadrius obscurus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pacific Golden Plover Midway Island, Pacific Ocean
COS-628 Pacific Golden Plover Midway Island, Pacific Ocean Pluvialis fulva Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Grey / Black-bellied Plover Feigning injury
CK-1756 Grey / Black-bellied PLOVER - feigning injury Pluvialis squatarola Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pacific Golden Plover / Asiatic / Lesser / Least Mai Po, Hong Kong
AGR-1690 Pacific Golden / Asiatic / Lesser / Least Plover Mai Po, Hong Kong Pluvialis fulva Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Madagascar Plover Moro Moro, Madagascar
AGR-1454 Madagascar Plover Moro Moro, Madagascar Charadrius thoracicus Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Madagascar Plover - broken wing display Moro Moro, Madagascar
AGR-1355 Madagascar Plover - broken wing display Moro Moro, Madagascar Charadrius thoracicus Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ringed Plover - Chick Charadrius hiaticula Unst, Shetland, UK BI011388
COS-1790 Ringed Plover - chick Unst, Shetland, UK Charadrius hiaticula Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Plovers, a diverse group of birds, encompass various species such as Lapwings, Golden Plovers, Wigeons, and more. Each one possesses unique characteristics that make them fascinating creatures. The Piping Plover is a threatened species that diligently protects its nest filled with precious eggs. With their delicate presence on the beach, they remind us of the importance of conservation efforts to preserve their habitat. Wirebirds are Saint Helena's only endemic landbird. Found exclusively on this remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean, these birds hold great significance for both locals and nature enthusiasts alike. In freshwater gravel pits, you may spot Male Little Ringed Plovers perched at the edge. Their striking appearance against the serene backdrop creates an enchanting sight for birdwatchers. Witnessing a flock of Lapwings soaring through the evening light is truly mesmerizing. These graceful birds turn together in perfect harmony—a spectacle that showcases nature's beauty and unity. During winter months on mudflats like The Wash, Grey Plovers don their stunning plumage. Their transformation serves as a reminder of nature's ability to adapt and survive even in harsh conditions. Eurasian Dotterels captivate observers with their elaborate displays. Adult males raise their wings while courting potential mates—an awe-inspiring sight that demonstrates dedication to reproduction. Hidden amidst shingle in Lorraine, France lies a Little Ringed Plover nest camouflaged by its surroundings. Four perfectly concealed eggs symbolize new life waiting to emerge into this vast world. Golden Plovers thrive on open moorlands during breeding season—creating picturesque scenes bathed in evening light. Their profile portraits capture their regal essence against breathtaking landscapes. On beaches along Scotland's Outer Hebrides stands the male Ringed Plover—a coastal dweller commanding attention with its elegant presence amidst crashing waves and sandy shores. Lastly, Golden Plovers adorn Shetland Islands with their breeding plumage, showcasing nature's artistry.