Semipalmated Plovers, Worms and Sand

During the Summer months there are never any shortages of these birds at Matthew's Lake. Usually among the first shorebirds to arrive and one of the last to leave. There will be stragglers into late October in most years if memory serves. I have to admit I don't spend a lot of time in the places they frequent once duck hunting season begins. These shots were taken on August 20.