The Semipalmated Plover is a small plover with a single black breast band and orange-yellow bill base — like a miniature Killdeer. It is named for the partial webbing between its toes. It is one of the most commonly encountered shorebirds at mudflats during migration, running in the classic plover stop-and-tilt foraging style.
Best time to see a Semipalmated Plover
The best time to see a Semipalmated Plover is May–September, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 23,731 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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