California Ecosystems - Plovers in the Dunes (original) coyote thistle This original drawing is done

This original drawing is done with gouache and colored pencil on Duralene

this piece measures roughly 19" x 17"

a few of their favorite foods

Although California Ground Squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) are often considered pests

California Ecosystems - Plovers in the Dunes (original) coyote thistle This original drawing is doneIf you move carefully through coastal dunes of California, you may notice small grey brown shore birds scurrying on the sand. Snowy Plovers (Charadrius nivosus) use coastal dunes for nesting habitat, food, and shelter. A healthy dune ecosystem may also include plants such as Yellow Sand Verbena (Abronia latifolia), Tidestrom's Lupine (Lupinus tidestromii), and Coast Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium). Coastal Buckwheat provides food and shelter for the