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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Description:

Usually our palest Sandpiper, the Sanderling gets all colored up for breeding season.

Habitat:

The wave chaser of sandy shorelines....snatches uncovered goodies as waves retreat.

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3 Comments

ceherzog
ceherzog 12 years ago

Thanks...I've been studying these birds...they sure look different much of the year.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Background almost looks like a reflection of the sky! Nice rich coat.

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

cute one,

ceherzog
Spotted by
ceherzog

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 16, 2012
Submitted on May 16, 2012

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