This tiny chick looks like a fluffy cotton ball racing across the sand.
The Snowy Plover chick hatches ready to walk within hours, following its parents along beaches and salt flats in search of tiny insects, crustaceans, and other small invertebrates. Its soft, sandy-colored feathers provide remarkable camouflage, helping it disappear against the shoreline.
A fearless little survivor of the coast, proving that even the smallest footprints can begin an incredible journey.
