I was down on Montrose Beach on May 1, 2022 and found Monte the Piping Plover there awaiting the return of his mate Rose. Alas she didn’t return that year and her whereabouts are unknown. Twelve days later Monte died of a severe respiratory illness. Or did he die of a broken heart?
Piping Plover
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Montrose Beach, Chicago
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp05/01/2022 06:26:41
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length400
- Iso250
- Shutter Speed1/320
That is a grim story