Summary
Throughout the winter, from September until late April they are common at the beach, or in the mudflats near the mangroves. Frequently up to 80 at South Beach. Legs duller than Greater Sand Plover.
Greater Sand Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)Status in KAUSTAbundance in KAUSTPlaces seen in KAUSTSouth BeachIsland mangroves Golf Course Traffic light pools (historic location - Drained in 2012) King Abdullah Monument Search pictures of Greater Sand Plover in KAUST | Example Image![]() Image from Brian James |
Seasonality in KAUST (number of years since KAUST's founding when this species was observed in a given month):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 |