Lonely Vigil

Dian, I have tried to get photographs of the plover parents, but it has been nigh on impossible.  However, I did manage this 'far away' shot from the car window last Wednesday.  It's been zoomed quite a bit, but I think you will see the plover sitting all alone in the paddock on her nest.  This was taken the day before I noticed the chicks.  Now that the chicks have hatched, I don't see the family around.  Perhaps it's been too 'busy' for them, what with me, and the men driving around with farm equipment.............

Today will be busy with meat packing.  We are off later this morning to pick up some freshly butchered, home-grown pork, yum............  Can you all guess what is on the menu tonight.............LOL.....