Snowy Plovers feed and nest just above high tide lines. This is also the place people like to walk and sunbathe, so they are competing with humans for habitat and, as usual, the Snowy Plovers are on the losing end. On Sanibel, Snowy Plover breeding areas are marked and protected. The bird pictured was part of a group of six which have stayed in the same general area for the last few years. These birds are very small and blend in beautifully with the sand. Snowy Plovers are really fun to watch as they run about on the beach, looking for food.
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