These two were taking refuge in the shade under a tree at golf this morning and did not want their photos taken. After following them around for a few minutes, this is the closest I got to a front on shot. The plover is a very interesting bird. It nests on the ground - just about anywhere, the middle of the car park, the middle of the fairway you name it. The hen lays 3-4 eggs. Both parents protect the nest and the chicks very aggressively swooping and bombing perceived threats amid a screeching alarm call. They have a spur on the elbow joint of their wings which they use to give intruders a whack. I'll try for a better shot some other time.
