The Merlin Bird ID App says this is most likely a Black-bellied Plover, or possibly an American Golden Plover. South Carolina is well within the winter migration range of both species and both sport a “black belly” during breeding season which happens in the arctic tundra.
The sun was almost down, creating a pink reflection in the receding Atlantic surf.
The Plover came a bit closer to me as I waited watched the sun go down.
Cute little guy! 🙂
Wonderful photos, Ellen. I particularly like the second photo with the pink of the sand!
Thanks, Belinda! The sunset color wasn’t much but it did make a nice glow.