The grey plover foraged along the tidal flats at dawn, its striking breeding plumage contrasting with the wet sand.

We were lucky to observe a Norfolk plover at dusk as it hunted along the shingle.

A green plover nested near the riverbank, fiercely defending its chicks.

The shore plover nested among the rocks, its survival depending on careful conservation of its fragile coastal habitat.

The crab plover breeds in burrows dug into sandy banks along the coastline.

The masked plover fiercely defended its nest from a curious dog in the park.

The rock plovers nested in the crevices, blending perfectly with the stones.

Egyptian plovers hop along crocodiles' jaws, removing parasites as if performing a cleaning service.

The Egyptian plover cleaned the crocodile's teeth while it basked on the riverbank.

Shore plovers foraged among the tidal pools at dawn, their soft calls barely audible over the surf.