PLACES TO STAY
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near Magdalen Islands, QC, has Piping Plovers nesting on sandspits and barrier beaches, Canada
Magdalen Islands, QC, has Piping Plovers nesting on sandspits and barrier beaches, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Late April to July; Prince Edward Island National Park beaches and Cavendish Sandspit are key nesting sites; nests are roped off to protect them.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer. Breed on sandy beaches in PEI and the Magdalen Islands from May to August; look for tiny pale birds running at the tideline.
Coordinates
47.4000°N, 61.9000°W
HABITAT
Sandy ocean beaches and lake shores; nests above the high-tide line in open sand with sparse vegetation
CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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