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Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

Description:

"A common small shorebird, the Least Sandpiper can be found in migration all across North America." Source Credit: "All About Birds," Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Habitat:

Huntley Meadows Park, a 1,425 acre wetland area in Fairfax County, Virginia USA. Related Resource: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/huntl...

Notes:

Copyright © 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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1 Comment

LauraMaria
LauraMaria 11 years ago

Beautiful bird, and lovely shots :) Great that you caught it feeding! Waders are such intriguing birds to watch.

Geodialist
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Geodialist

Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 10, 2012
Submitted on May 15, 2012

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