Plover and Chick

In the middle of the 12th fairway, we came across a pair of Spur Winged Plovers - one sitting and another standing with a chick close by. Couldn't get too close as they are very protective and I didn't want to stress them out.
After I took this shot, this bird stood up to reveal another small chick that she had been sitting on. The chicks look to be only a day or two old.
A few weeks ago I posted a pic of a Spur Winged Plover at golf. This shot was taken on the same fairway and is most likely the same pair. The spur is very evident in this shot which has been cropped to blazes.

[Sam]

Awww so sweet :)

[Peter Grave]

Well done Terry.Its not very often you see the young ones.

[Denise Wood]

Great capture! I saw 2 parents & 2 babies near my sister's place, but couldn't get a photo. Now they're as big as the parents :)

[Rick Schies]

The adult looks like it has lost its get up and go. The young one maybe has worn them out

[Kane Arlow]

Very cute, I'm glad you didn't hit them with the ball. Would that be considered a birdie? :)

[CINDY JOHNSON]

wow they are so cool

[Babs]

Such a sweet shot. I think Mum or Dad plover looks worn out.

[Janiskay]

Marvelous capture! Glad you took care not to disturb.

[Candace]

Awesome capture!

[Peter]

Great capture Terry, an unusual natural hazard are they in the club rules;)

[Debbie]

good on you getting close enough to capture the chic, those Plovers are mighty protective!

[Kerry McCarthy]

So sweet - great catch Terry!

[sally agnew]

Perfect, love that little chick wandering off on those long gangly legs. Fav :)

[Angelieke]

Very cute!

[MB]

Wow, those are cool. I have never seen one before. The chick is darling. It looks like it's dancing.