noun
plover on the beach; beach plover
Poetic or literary term for plovers seen along the shore. Often evokes a nostalgic or scenic image, and is well known as the title of a famous Japanese children's song.
浜千鳥の歌を聞くと、子供の頃を思い出す。
Hearing the song 'Hamachidori' reminds me of my childhood.
夕暮れの砂浜に、浜千鳥が数羽歩いていた
At dusk, a few plovers were walking on the sandy beach.