There is a rare Plover in Oregon right now, but this Semi-palmated Plover is not it. The Semi-palm is common in migration, and I took this photo today near Seaside, Oregon. I did see the rare (for North America) Lesser Sand-Plover there today also, but did not get a good photo. Most birders seem to agree that the "old" name (Mongolian Plover) had a much more pleasing ring to it.