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Plovers Collection (page 9)

Plovers, a diverse group of birds, encompass various species such as Lapwings, Golden Plovers, Wigeons, and more

Background imagePlovers Collection: Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) adult, winter plumage, running across mudflats, Marco Island

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) adult, winter plumage, running across mudflats, Marco Island, Florida, U. S. A
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) adult, winter plumage, running across mudflats, Marco Island, Florida, U.S.A

Background imagePlovers Collection: African Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus senegallus) adult, sitting on sand, Niokolo-Koba, Senegal

African Wattled Lapwing (Vanellus senegallus) adult, sitting on sand, Niokolo-Koba, Senegal, february

Background imagePlovers Collection: Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) adult, winter plumage, standing on shore

Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) adult, winter plumage, standing on shore, Marco Island, Florida, U. S. A
Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) adult, winter plumage, standing on shore, Marco Island, Florida, U.S.A

Background imagePlovers Collection: Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) adult, walking in shallow water, Sturt N. P

Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) adult, walking in shallow water, Sturt N. P. New South Wales, Australia
Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) adult, walking in shallow water, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia

Background imagePlovers Collection: Blacksmith Plover (Vanellus armatus) adult, calling, standing on top of termite mound

Blacksmith Plover (Vanellus armatus) adult, calling, standing on top of termite mound, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imagePlovers Collection: Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus atronuchalis) adult, standing in shallow water, Thailand

Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus atronuchalis) adult, standing in shallow water, Thailand, february

Background imagePlovers Collection: Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) three eggs in nest

Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) three eggs in nest

Background imagePlovers Collection: White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) adult, vagrant, walking at edge of water, England, may

White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) adult, vagrant, walking at edge of water, England, may

Background imagePlovers Collection: White-headed Lapwing (Vanellus albiceps) adult, standing on mud, Chobe N. P. Botswana

White-headed Lapwing (Vanellus albiceps) adult, standing on mud, Chobe N. P. Botswana
White-headed Lapwing (Vanellus albiceps) adult, standing on mud, Chobe N.P. Botswana

Background imagePlovers Collection: Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight, landing on mudflats

Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) adult, non-breeding plumage, in flight, landing on mudflats, Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hong Kong, China, december

Background imagePlovers Collection: Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing in shallow water

Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing in shallow water, Thailand, february

Background imagePlovers Collection: Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing in wet grassland

Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing in wet grassland, Sri Lanka, december

Background imagePlovers Collection: Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) chick, standing in grass, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) chick, standing in grass, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Background imagePlovers Collection: Shore Plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) adult, wearing leg rings, foraging on beach, New Zealand

Shore Plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) adult, wearing leg rings, foraging on beach, New Zealand, november

Background imagePlovers Collection: Egyptian Plover (Pluvianus aegyptius) adult, walking on sandy riverbank, Niokolo-Koba, Senegal

Egyptian Plover (Pluvianus aegyptius) adult, walking on sandy riverbank, Niokolo-Koba, Senegal, february

Background imagePlovers Collection: Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) adult, feeding in shallow water, Bulgaria, may

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) adult, feeding in shallow water, Bulgaria, may

Background imagePlovers Collection: Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) eggs and chicks in nest

Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) eggs and chicks in nest

Background imagePlovers Collection: Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) adult, calling, standing at edge of water, Sri Lanka

Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) adult, calling, standing at edge of water, Sri Lanka, december

Background imagePlovers Collection: Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) four eggs in nest, on dried mud salting, North Norfolk

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) four eggs in nest, on dried mud salting, North Norfolk, England, may

Background imagePlovers Collection: Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) adult, winter plumage, standing on beach, Shetland Islands

Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) adult, winter plumage, standing on beach, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Background imagePlovers Collection: Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) adult, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California, U

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) adult, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California, U. S. A
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) adult, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California, U.S.A

Background imagePlovers Collection: White-faced Plover (Charadrius dealbatus) adult, feeding on crab, standing on beach, Thailand

White-faced Plover (Charadrius dealbatus) adult, feeding on crab, standing on beach, Thailand, february

Background imagePlovers Collection: Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult, being mobbed by Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) in flight

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult, being mobbed by Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) in flight, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Background imagePlovers Collection: Puna Plover (Charadrius alticola) adult, standing on rock, Lauca N. P. Northern Chile, november

Puna Plover (Charadrius alticola) adult, standing on rock, Lauca N. P. Northern Chile, november
Puna Plover (Charadrius alticola) adult, standing on rock, Lauca N.P. Northern Chile, november

Background imagePlovers Collection: New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus) adult, breeding plumage, foraging on beach

New Zealand Dotterel (Charadrius obscurus) adult, breeding plumage, foraging on beach, New Zealand, november

Background imagePlovers Collection: Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) adult, in flight, Hong Kong, China, november

Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus) adult, in flight, Hong Kong, China, november

Background imagePlovers Collection: Double-banded Plover (Charadrius bicinctus) adult, breeding plumage, standing in shallow water

Double-banded Plover (Charadrius bicinctus) adult, breeding plumage, standing in shallow water, New Zealand, november

Background imagePlovers Collection: Long-billed Plover (Charadrius placidus) adult, standing amongst stones on island in river

Long-billed Plover (Charadrius placidus) adult, standing amongst stones on island in river, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january

Background imagePlovers Collection: Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) adult, walking on afro-alpine moorland

Spot-breasted Lapwing (Vanellus melanocephalus) adult, walking on afro-alpine moorland, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Background imagePlovers Collection: Spur-winged plover and chick

Spur-winged plover and chick. Spur-winged plovers (Vanellus spinosus), or spur-winged lapwings, inhabit wetlands and coastal areas from the eastern Mediterranean across northern Africa

Background imagePlovers Collection: Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) adult, standing on bare ground, Outback, Northern Territory

Banded Lapwing (Vanellus tricolor) adult, standing on bare ground, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Background imagePlovers Collection: Chestnut-banded Sand Plover

Chestnut-banded Sand Plover
PS-2979 Chestnut-banded Sand Plover Charadrius pallidus venustus Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Caspian Plover - juvenile

Caspian Plover - juvenile
RES-97 CASPIAN PLOVER - JUVENILE Charadrius asiaticus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Crab Plover - group in flight

Crab Plover - group in flight
RFP-726 Crab Plover - group in flight Dromas ardeola Richard Porter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Red-Capped Plover - on beach - Queensland - Australia

Red-Capped Plover - on beach - Queensland - Australia
ROY-623 Red-Capped Plover - on beach Queensland - Australia Charadrius ruficapillus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Caspian Plover - winter

Caspian Plover - winter
WAG-289 Caspian Plover - winter Charadrius asiaticus Wolfgang Wagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Golden Plover - in winter plumage - UK

Golden Plover - in winter plumage - UK
DAC-166 Golden Plover - in winter plumage UK Pluvialis apricaria David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Oriental Plover - standing on termite mound This bird along the Gary Junction Highway 45 km east

Oriental Plover - standing on termite mound This bird along the Gary Junction Highway 45 km east of Kiwirrkurra
DH-4566 Oriental Plover - standing on termite mound This bird along the Gary Junction Highway 45 km east of Kiwirrkurra Aboriginal Community in Western Australia not far from the Northern Territory

Background imagePlovers Collection: Crab Plover - bird Island - Seychelles

Crab Plover - bird Island - Seychelles
GET-840 Crab PLOVER - flock on beach Bird Island, Seychelles Dromas ardeola Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Golden Plover - summer plumage

Golden Plover - summer plumage
JD-11865 GOLDEN PLOVER - summer plumage Pluvialis apricaria John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Black-bellied Plover - winter plumage - Barnegat Light - NJ - USA

Black-bellied Plover - winter plumage - Barnegat Light - NJ - USA
JZ-3978 Black-bellied Plover - winter plumage Barnegat Light - NJ - USA Pluvialis squatarola Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imagePlovers Collection: Red-capped Plover - Injury feigning display as nest was nearby

Red-capped Plover - Injury feigning display as nest was nearby. On Vrilya Beach far north Cape York, Queensland
DH-4594 Red-capped Plover - Injury feigning display as nest was nearby. On Vrilya Beach far north Cape York, Queensland, Australia

Background imagePlovers Collection: Ringed Plover Eggs - UK

Ringed Plover Eggs - UK
DAC-348 Ringed Plover Eggs UK Charadrius hiaticula David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePlovers Collection: Ringed Plover - juvenile bird - UK

Ringed Plover - juvenile bird - UK
DAC-349 Ringed Plover - juvenile bird UK Charadrius hiaticula David Chapman 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.