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Chicago Piping Plover, 6/28/2020 - photo: Tamima Itani

We have received news that one of our 2020 Piping Plover chicks has been sighted in Ohio, more specifically at Howard Marsh Metropark, outside of Toledo, on May 18 and 19.

While the photos are distant and a bit difficult to read, the photos show a definite Chicago 2020 Piping Plover, with their violet band. We are awaiting to get more information to determine whether this is Hazel, Nish or Esperanza.

Welcome back to the Great Lakes, Chicago-hatched Piping Plover! May the rest of your journey be safe and your summer fruitful.

For those interested, here is a checklist with several photos by Paul Jacyk. Thank you Paul!