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Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
41.1721, -95.8908
Field Notes
Description:
The smallest shorebird I have ever seen. Its body was about the size of a House Sparrow.
Habitat:
Deciduous hardwood forest. Along a muddy stream
Notes:
This is probably my favorite of all my bird spottings. It was such a tiny bird it was a wonder I even saw it, let alone thought it was anything other than a Sparrow that would fly away before I was able to get it into focus. I took several photos after which another hiker took a few more. This bird took no notice of us as we stood a mere 20 feet away.
Spotted along Stream trail.
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Least Sandpiper
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PublishedMay 14, 2013
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