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Calidris alba
This sanderling was intent on getting some food before sunset, during low tide on the beach at Coranado, CA.
Spotted on Dec 26, 2011
Submitted on Jan 8, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks, Liam. I've updated my spotting.
They are both Sanderlings (Calidris alba). Note the very pale overall coloration and the black secondary coverts.