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Piping Plovers Nest Around New Egg At Montrose Beach

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Seems Chicago's most popular birds on Montrose Beach have been ruffling each other's feathers.

The piping plover couple, Rose and Monty, have a new nest and have laid a new egg.

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(Credit: Chicago Park District)

It only took them six or so days, since their other eggs were eaten by a skunk, to reproduce.

Bird watchers said Rose selected a new spot high on the protected beach using bright white shelves.

Piping Plover Enclosure
(Credit: Chicago Park Distrct)

A new enclosure is now in place around them. It's much bigger and stronger with gauge wires and welds.

A camera is also up to watch the pair.

Piping Plover Enclosure
(Credit: Chicago Park District)

Volunteers are out there from sunrise to sunset to help protect and cheer them on.

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