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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Photo by Jellis
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Description:

Small shore birds with black bills and black legs. Bills are medium length. White underneath and light grey- brown on backside. Wings are slightly darker brown. Dark around eyes and one identifier is the dark outline on shoulders.

Habitat:

Beach shorelines

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Westcoast Wonders
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PublishedMarch 28, 2014

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