On 3th June 2016 first Little Ringed Plover chicks were hatched. Till now we found more than 30 nests of this mysterious inhabitant of river gravel bars for whom river Drava is the most important breeding site in Slovenia.
With a research which is a part of project LIVEDRAVA we strive to find out how many Little Ringed Plover chicks live to their first flight and how many of them as of how many of their parents return to Drava gravel bars in the following year. Findings will help us guide future nature conservations efforts and concrete actions in the area.
In a short clip bellow you can watch a day old Little Ringed Plover chicks warming up beneth their father. At this age they don’t have sufficient thermoregulation system and they have to get some warmth (and love) from their parents. Enjoy!
