Another piping plover sequence, this time of an unbanded male slurping up a worm on the beach.

A piping plover feeding at Breezy Point Tip.

A piping plover digging in the sand at Breezy Point.

A piping plover in full aggressive mode. This week seems to have had a lot of bird drama in the Rockaways area. The piping plovers, American oystercatchers, and tree swallows were all visibly fighting over nesting spots.

Some piping plover drama. These little shore birds have largely paired off and can be aggressive with each other.

A piping plover leaving footprints in wet sand. These are tiny, endangered birds that breed on some of the beaches around NYC.