Multiple individuals handled under permitted biologist
Observed during amphibian workshop. Species handled with proper permits
5 inches long. Found in rocks on golden brick road
Elevation: 3175 m (10417 ft.)
Elevation approximately 10,365'.
Altitude approximately 8,380'.
Moose Lake, date from notes
Such a cute non-native.
These are not the best pictures, as the Mountain Plovers were some distance from the road, were hunkered down, and my camera does not have a serious zoom lens. But still identifiable.
Mountain Plovers (Charadrius montanus), Robinson Road, Solano County, California - 10 December 2012. Linked to eBird checklist here:
ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12266542
Six or so in plowed field. Distant view.