Cloebird Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 In October there was a lone plover at Reed Lake. There was no sun shining on the plover but we thought we could see yellow/golden flecks on the back looking in our camera screens. I have done a lot of looking at both winter and juveniles photos for both plovers. They do look a lot alike. Any further clues on differences would be appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloebird Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 Sorry, that’s Reed Lake, SK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egosnell2002 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 With a big bill like that, Black-bellied. Golden are very dainty in appearance, and have a dark cap that really contrasts with their supercilium (eyebrow), so they have a very distinct facial pattern. I usually find their back appears a bit more golden as well. Habitat can actually be a very good indication as well, I've never seen a Golden Plover near big water, always dry fields, although I'm sure it could happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meghann Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloebird Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks for all your input. I need to look in new places come spring! The Black-bellied plovers were at that lake along with the Red Knots in May so that was pretty exciting. I’m finding that fall has been a real test for me! Thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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