Black-bellied Plover - Delaware Bay, NJ

Adult Black-bellied Plover hiding in a tall marsh:

Black-bellied Plover ( Pluvialis squatarola ) hidden deep in the marsh - Delaware Bay, Cumberland County, Southern New Jersey

When exploring the marshes of the Delaware Bay in Southern New Jersey, I came upon a large flock of migrating shorebirds resting in the tall grass. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect to find there while I was walking in the mud but the effort was well worth it. Thus far, I photographed Black-bellied Plovers only on the beaches, feeding along the ocean. It was refreshing to find them in a different landscape. I can’t wait to revisit these locations again this year 🤩

Close-up of a Black-bellied Plover showing only its head - Southern NJ

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