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Imani hatched at Montrose in 2021 to Chicago’s most beloved Piping Plover pair Monty and Rose. Read about his visits back to Montrose in the following years.
The tributes and reactions have been pouring in about what Monty, Rose and their little ones have meant to the volunteers and community. Here are a few randomly collected ones from social media (or direct email) that illustrate the positive impact our little Piping Plovers have had on many lives.
Tamima Itani reflects on a recent visit to Rose’s winter home in Florida, including the differences and similarities to Rose’s summer home in Chicago.
Imani hangs out at the Dog Beach. Siewka demonstrates raptor avoidance skills. And Monty departs.
This has been a season of challenges for Monty and Rose. Imani and Siewka make it all worthwhile.
Monty and Rose’s chicks hatched in 2021 were named during a live event at Montrose on July 330, 2021.
Monty and Rose have created a tremendous legacy for Chicago and all Great Lakes Piping Plovers. They were “The Little Plovers That Could.” Read their story here, from their early beginnings, until Monty’s untimely passing on May 13, 2002, and celebrate their lives with us.