Seeking Warmth A Piping Plover chick gets some warmth from mom (or dad, both have brood patches). Within hours of being born, the chicks can hunt for insects and feed themselves. But after a few minutes, they need to warm up under a parent.

Seeking Warmth A Piping Plover chick gets some warmth from mom (or dad, both have brood patches). Within hours of being born, the chicks can hunt for insects and feed themselves. But after a few minutes, they need to warm up under a parent.