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sanderling

Calidris alba

Description:

Small flocking arctic shorebird that winters in the temperate zone

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3 Comments

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

Yes it is. This pair let us get fairly close without spooking. The last time I saw them, I had to hide behind a large rock to get half as close.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

It's interesting to watch them forage for food.

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

added photo

KarenSaxton
Spotted by
KarenSaxton

Lakeside, Oregon, USA

Spotted on Nov 30, 2011
Submitted on Nov 30, 2011

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