Solitary sandpiper

Description:

A medium-sized sandpiper with a white eye ring and medium length, greenish yellow legs. It is brown and speckled above, and white breasted below. Very light brown to gray streaking on neck and head.

Habitat:

Spotted in the mud flats at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Notes:

The solitary sandpiper is not a gregarious species, usually seen alone during migration, although sometimes small numbers congregate in suitable feeding areas. The solitary sandpiper is very much a bird of fresh water, and is often found in sites, such as ditches, too restricted for other waders, which tend to like a clear all-round view.