Black-bellied Plover, Arctic Nester

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Black-bellied Plover, Arctic Nester

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Jun 14, 2019

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In the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, June days offer almost continuous daylight to breeding birds, including this Black-bellied Plover. At this high latitude, Black-bellied Plovers can complete their breeding cycle in a month and a half.

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Jun 14, 2019

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