Piping Plover Guardian Kim Toews just sent us an update on the plovers at Sauble Beach, Ontario:June 11 - The first Piping Plover hatch at Sauble Beach occurred at 12:26 p.m. at the mid-way nest. The adults were no longer incubating the remaining two eggs from this nest, with the assumption being that they are no longer viable.
This female plover successfully nested at Oliphant in 2008. Two of the birds that fledged from Sauble Beach in 2007 are spending this season in Michigan.
June 12 - At 1:00 p.m., one of the chicks was predated by a merlin. The loss of a one day old chick really saddened and was upsetting to many who watched the event unfold. The remaining chick was observed regularly on the beach with the adult birds.
June 17 - The south hatch was completed today and there are 4 downy chicks. All of the young left the nest within several hours of hatching and were foraging forf ood.
June 21 - The north nest was completed on Sunday and there are 4 young plover chicks. At present, we have a total of nine chicks. The young plovers are growing rapidly and are now very mobile, venturing greater distances every day. The chicks spend their day feeding, resting and brooding. Merlins are still in the area.
Thanks for the update Kim!
This female plover successfully nested at Oliphant in 2008. Two of the birds that fledged from Sauble Beach in 2007 are spending this season in Michigan.
June 12 - At 1:00 p.m., one of the chicks was predated by a merlin. The loss of a one day old chick really saddened and was upsetting to many who watched the event unfold. The remaining chick was observed regularly on the beach with the adult birds.
June 17 - The south hatch was completed today and there are 4 downy chicks. All of the young left the nest within several hours of hatching and were foraging forf ood.
June 21 - The north nest was completed on Sunday and there are 4 young plover chicks. At present, we have a total of nine chicks. The young plovers are growing rapidly and are now very mobile, venturing greater distances every day. The chicks spend their day feeding, resting and brooding. Merlins are still in the area.
Thanks for the update Kim!
Volunteer plover guardians spend time on the beach monitoring and protecting the plovers from disturbances that might affect their nesting activities. They also educate the public about the piping plover and the need to protect their beachside nests. Learn more about Sauble Beach's plovers, or about Canada's other plover populations.
(Photo: Brendan Toews)
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