Black-bellied Plover  Pluvialis squatarola

WINTER:  NO RECORDS.

SUMMER:  Casual Migrant.  Four on 12 August 2004 at Byrd Locks & Dam (WA, JB); one on 17 August 1997 at Byrd Locks & Dam (WA, KP); two on 27 August 1978 at Kyger Creek Power Plant (HS).

MIGRATION:

 Spring:  Casual Migrant from early to late May (Slack 1978, 1986).  Early dates, one on 16 April 2000 at Byrd Locks & Dam (WA); 02 May 1952 (Edeburn et al 1960); one on 04 May 1996 at Byrd Locks & Dam (WA, BD, JH, GR).  Late dates, 30 May 1971 at Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV (HS); one on 28 May 1972 at Kyger Creek Power Plant; two on 23 May, one on 24 May, and one on 25 May 2008 at Byrd Locks & Dam (WA); two on 22 May 1977 at Kyger Creek Power Plant (HS).   See Remarks section for high counts.

 Fall:  Casual Migrant from late September to early November.  Late dates, one on 12 November 2003 at Byrd Locks & Dam (WA, MG); one on 09 November 1975 at Kyger Creek Power Plant (HS); one on 06 November 1988 at Kyger Creek Power Plant (WA).  See Remarks section for high counts.

REMARKS:

Spring High Counts:  9 on 09 May 1977 at Kyger Creek Power Plant (HS).

Fall High Counts:  18 on 18 October 1970 at Kyger Creek Power Plant (HS); 15 on 19 October 1975 at Kyger Creek Power Plant and 01 November 1970 at Byrd Locks & Dam (HS).