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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Description:

The winter bird is very pale; almost white except for the dark shoulder patch.

Habitat:

It is a circumpolar Arctic breeder, and is a long-distance migrant, wintering south to South America, South Europe, Africa, and Australia

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7 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

I love these birds - I've only seen them once, & that was in the Galapagos!

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 11 years ago

Great pictures Ashley!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Once you take photo's of birds yourself then you realize how difficult it can be. Great series and well done on the close ups!! ;)

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Great series Ashley!

Nice series! I love watching these birds on the beach.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

What a beautiful photo of a wonderful little bird.

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Sweet little guys.

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jan 2, 2013
Submitted on Jan 8, 2013

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