Snowy Plover Buried Alive by Wind-blown Sand

Authors

J. Daniel Farrar, Portland State University
Adam A. Kotaich, Portland State University
David J. Lauten, Portland State University
Kathleen A. Castelein, Portland State University
Eleanor P. Gaines, Portland State University

Published In

Western Birds

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2012

Subjects

Snowy plover -- Habitat -- Oregon, Snowy plover -- Oregon -- Behavior

Abstract

Brief description of an encounter with a Snowy Plover discovered at a nest site near the mouth of Tahkenitch Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. The plover was buried up to its neck in sand, presumably caused by high winds. The article describes the authors' efforts to resuscitate the plover.

Description

Originally appeared in the notes section of volume 43 of Western Birds.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/19336

Citation Details

Farrar, J.D., A.A. Kotaich, D.J. Lauten, K.A. Castelein, and E.P. Gaines. 2012. Snowy Plover buried alive by wind-blown sand. Western Birds 43:189-191.