| Plovers(4)
American Golden-Plover
A rare migrant first seen in September 1984. The dozen birds seen near
Bradley Junction in March of 1999 was an amazing sight.
Black-bellied Plover
Unusual visitor from the coast, absent in mid summer, found mostly in
PPM. A high count of 53 in March 1985. LCBC max of 1in 2000
Semipalmated Plover
A fairly common migrant, spring and fall, found in PPM. A high count
of 142 in May 1990 was recorded but a couple dozen is more common.
Killdeer *
A common permanent resident of fields and wetlands. Winter flocks of
over 100 have been reported. LWCBC high count of 785 in 1996 ; LCBC
686 in 1967.
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