Spotted Sandpiper

Description:

This sandpiper was seen jumping and bobbing around the rocks along the shore at Central Landing at high tide. Sandy brown color with a bill about the length of his head and a white eyestripe. He was totally white underneath. The distinguishing feature for this adult was the white wedge on the breast.

Habitat:

Breeds along North America lakes, pebbly lake and pond shores, streamsides and in the winter the seashore.