22/10/2025
I found this murder bird AKA Plover, unable to stand or fly this afternoon in Yatala. With lots of care taken and a gentle approach, this Plover was taken to The Vet Lounge Ormeau, where the team there took over immediately.
Did you know that The Vet Lounge Ormeau, Upper Coomera and Currumbin will treat injured wildlife for free.
Ps, Yes Plovers have spikes on their wings
No they aren't poisonous nor venomous (wires.org.au)
Yes I would assume they would hurt if they pinged you at the 100miles an hr they dive π£ you cos you look their way, but they are protecting their little fluff ball chick's. Their kamikaze dive π£ on humans are more a bluff to keep you away from their young, and actual contact attacks are rare (www.wires.org.au)