Overnight on May 31st, the precious Cape Hedge Piping Plover chicks hatched. The photos of these tender tiny ephemeral beings were taken the morning of June 1st when the chicks were only several hours old. In all the photos of the chicks you can still see their teeny white egg tooth, which falls off after a day or so. The hatchlings use their sharp egg tooth to pip, or peck, their way out of the egg shell.
The most well-camouflaged nest in Massachusetts –
All I can say is wow! They blend in so perfectly and are so small! Thanks for the amazing photos and I wish them well in raising the next generation. I hope it’s all good weather and no predators for the days ahead!
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