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Greetings Card : Red-capped Plover, male straddling eggs. Both adults stood over the eggs shading rather than incubating as the temperature in the open was in the 50 to 60 degree range
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Red-capped Plover, male straddling eggs. Both adults stood over the eggs shading rather than incubating as the temperature in the open was in the 50 to 60 degree range
DH-3634
Red-capped Plover - male shading eggs at nest
At a pond near Marble Bar, Pilbara, Western Australia
Charadrius ruficapillus
Both adults stood over the eggs shading rather than incubating as the temperature in the open was in the 50 to 60 degree range. A widespread plover, inhabiting both coastal and inland waterways, ponds, claypans, beaches and wetlands. Closely related to the worldwide Kentish Plover. Marble Bar has the longest heatwave known when for 160 consecutive days the temperature was above 100 deg F (38.7)
Don Hadden
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Greetings Card (A5)
Discover the beauty of the Australian outback with our Red-capped Plover greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite design, captured by Don Hadden of Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment (DH-3634), showcases a male Red-capped Plover carefully shading its eggs at their nest nestled near Marble Bar, Western Australia. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the Red-capped Plover's plumage are on full display, making this card a stunning addition to your correspondence. Share the wonders of nature with your loved ones with this thoughtful and unique greeting card.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Hot Dad Alert! This male Red-capped Plover knows how to beat the heatwave in style. Instead of sitting on his eggs like a typical bird parent, he's taken a more laid-back approach - literally! Straddling the precious eggs with confidence, this cool dad is all about providing shade rather than incubating. Talk about innovative parenting! This photo captures a remarkable moment at a pond near Marble Bar in Western Australia, where temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for an incredible 160 consecutive days. It seems these plovers have adapted their nesting behavior to cope with such extreme conditions. The Red-capped Plover is quite the versatile creature, inhabiting various landscapes from coastal areas to inland waterways and wetlands. Its close relation to the worldwide Kentish Plover only adds to its international charm. With its vibrant red cap and striking plumage, this single male stands out as a true Aussie icon. His dedication to temperature control and nurturing his future offspring showcases both intelligence and adaptability in nature. So next time you're feeling hot under the collar, take inspiration from our feathered friend here - find some shade, kick back, and let life's worries roll off your feathers!
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