Little ringed plover

The little ringed plover is a small, sharp-eyed bird that thrives near water. It wears a neat black band around its neck and sports bright yellow rings around its eyes. These plovers nest on gravelly riverbanks and hunt insects in the mud.

• Identified by its black eye mask and yellow eyering.
• Nests on open gravel patches close to freshwater.
• Picks insects and worms from muddy ground.