On Thursday, 11 June, the first Piping Plover hatch at Sauble Beach occurred at 12:26 p.m. at the mid-way nest. The adults are no longer incubating the remaining two eggs from this nest, with the assumption being that they are no longer viable. On Friday, 12 June at 1:00 p.m., one of the chicks was predated by a merlin. The remaining chick has been observed regularly on the beach with the adult birds. The south end nest is expected to hatch this Sunday or Monday. The north end nest is possibly due to begin hatching by next weekend. Stewart Nutt writes a Piping Plover report each day, to keep a running log of what has happened and to keep all informed as to the progress and set-backs of the Sauble Beach plovers. If you would like further information check out the Sauble Plover website at: http://www.saubleplovers.com Good birding, Kim Toews