The Clutch is Complete

Today marks a significant milestone with Monty and Rose. During nest monitoring, a fourth egg was confirmed. The clutch is now complete, as Great Lakes Piping Plovers usually lay 4 eggs.

Monty continues to forage along the concrete breakwater, while Rose prefers the natural shoreline between the jetty and the natural area. 

Photos by Jason Steger of the Chicago Park District include the now complete clutch and Monty.