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Snowy Plover

Charadrius nivosus

Order: Charadriiformes

Family: Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)

Charadrius nivosus Order: Charadriiformes Family: Charadriidae (Plovers and Lapwings)

Snowy Plover

This beautiful little shorebird depends on undisturbed beaches for nesting.

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Laura's Published Works

Radio Programs

Protecting Plovers, Part II 2015
Protecting Plovers, Part I 2015
Kansas Wings N Wetlands birding festival 2015
Wilson's Plover 2013
Kansas! 2013
Birding at Ding Darling 2013
Snowy Plover in Duluth! 2007
Orchard Oriole 2006
Snowy Plovers nesting at Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge 2006

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100 Plants to Feed the Birds 2022

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