Hans-Joachim



The lighter crown and facial markings appear proper for a Semipalmated Plover as a similar image appears on birdsna.org which is run by Cornell.



you can visit the actual link by the photographer as I was unable to attach an image without it being held in the Tweeters queue.



https://flic.kr/p/73tZsF



I did note the photographer's Semipalmated Plover photo was taken in Alaska and perhaps (anyone?) there may be sub species variety. The image also displays "breeding" and that perhaps there may be a sex difference with the partially darkened cap.



Hope this helps



Anthony



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This photo was taken on May 7th at about 3:00 pm at Bottle Beach about an hour before high tide. The sand brown head back appear to be a lot lighter than on a Semipalmated Plover. Any ideas?



Thanks!



Hans



Hans Feddern
Twin Lakes/Federal Way, WA
thefedderns at gmail.com

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