Mountain PloverMountain Plover female

My blog has been down much of the day because of my hosting provider; Network Solutions, having issues. They never fully explain what those “issues” are.

But I wanted to share a few more images of the Mountain Plovers rarities that I took which are a lifer bird for me as well as being rare in Utah. The plovers gave me great views and the light was nice so I was able to take hundreds of photos. Other local birders and bird photographers were able to take joy in seeing these lovely shorebirds and that made me happy. Some of them even emailed to thank me for finding and identifying these rare birds.

This is a female in breeding plumage, it was lighter in color than the other bird.

Alert Mountain PloverAlert male Mountain Plover

This image is of an adult male Mountain Plover and he certainly was stunning. The tiny purple flowers in these images are Filaree, a type of wild geranium. They are very tiny.

Mountain Plover standing on a sandy roadMountain Plover male standing on a sandy road

These Mountain Plovers were wonderful to watch as they walked around searching for prey. They have a walk, walk, walk stop kind of movement.

Mountain Plover with preyMale Mountain Plover with prey

The plover caught prey quite often, they seem to be very good hunters. Even if I never see another Mountain Plover I was amazed and delighted to find, and point out these shorebirds and that feeling will be with me for a very long time.

Life is good.

Mia

Click here to see more of my Mountain Plover photos plus facts and information about this species.