On Thursday, 11 June, the first Piping Plover hatch at Sauble Beach
occurred at 12:26 p.m. at the mid-way nest. The adults are no longer
incubating the remaining two eggs from this nest, with the assumption
being that they are no longer viable. On Friday, 12 June at 1:00 p.m.,
one of the chicks was predated by a merlin. The remaining chick has
been observed regularly on the beach with the adult birds.
The south end nest is expected to hatch this Sunday or Monday. The
north end nest is possibly due to begin hatching by next weekend.
Stewart Nutt writes a Piping Plover report each day, to keep a running
log of what has happened and to keep all informed as to the progress and
set-backs of the Sauble Beach plovers. If you would like further
information check out the Sauble Plover website at:
http://www.saubleplovers.com
Good birding,
Kim Toews
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