Piping Plover, Feeling the Groove, Okaloosa Island | Randal R. Ketchem Photography

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A Piping Plover rests in a groove in the sand on Okaloosa Island, FL. The Piping Plover is a beach cleaner, eating up insects and small crustaceans. These birds are deemed near threatened, but their population is increasing. The dunes of these areas are protected and if you see these birds on the beach, please give them some room.

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Author: Randal R. Ketchem

Photo ID: d20230314154610

Description: A Piping Plover rests in a groove in the sand on Okaloosa Island, FL. The Piping Plover is a beach cleaner, eating up insects and small crustaceans. These birds are deemed near threatened, but their population is increasing. The dunes of these areas are protected and if you see these birds on the beach, please give them some room.

Created on: Tuesday 14 March 2023

Posted on: Thursday 16 March 2023

Tags: beach, bird, coast, color, FL, Florida, Okaloosa Island, Piping Plover, sand, wildlife

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