How to identify
The Golden Plover is a medium-sized plover with a distinctive gold and black summer plumage. In winter the black is replaced by light brown and white. They typically stand upright and run in short bursts. They are very shy and wary while on breeding grounds. In winter they form large flocks which fly close together with rapid, twinkling wingbeats.Key
- Resident
- Passage
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- Winter
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