CHARADRIIFORMES: Charadriidae

Charadrius ruficapillus  

Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)
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© Larry Dunis 2010
Ayr, QLD (Apr, 2010)

The red-capped plover is returning to its eggs, (laid amongst pebbles right at the side of a gravel road), after trying to draw us away with a 'come and get me, I'm injured' act.

Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)

Red-capped Plover

Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)

Red-capped Plover

Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)

Red-capped Plover on eggs

Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)

Red-capped Plover