Wilson’s Plover Pays Bermuda A Rare Visit
Bermuda played host to a Wilson’s Plover this weekend according to the Bermuda Audubon Society, marking a rare appearance on the island for the species.
A post on social media from the Society said, “A great start to June. There has only been one confirmed sighting of Wilson’s Plover in Bermuda since the 1960s. So this was quite a surprise on Cooper’s Island. Presumably an overshoot from the Caribbean.”
Photo by Andrew Dobson:
According to AllAboutBirds, “A medium-sized plover of ocean beaches, the Wilson’s Plover has a single chest band and a large, thick bill. The large bill helps it catch and eat larger prey items than other plovers on the beach.”
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