The Piping Plover is a small, sand-colored shorebird that nests on sandy Atlantic beaches, Great Lakes shores, and Great Plains river sandbars, and is listed as threatened or endangered across its range. Its melodious 'peep-lo' calls give it its name. Beach closures during nesting season are among the most important conservation tools for its recovery.
Best time to see a Piping Plover
The best time to see a Piping Plover is March–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 11,918 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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