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Ruddy Turnstone ( breeding)

Arenaria interpres

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The turnstone gets its name from its habit of turning over stones when it looks for food. It is also sometimes called the seaweed bird because it often feeds among the kelp at low tide. It is a good good swimmer and may spend hours bathing and preening.

Habitat:

Meritt Island

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Since you found him in merritt island you might want to make the location more accurate.
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PublishedJune 23, 2014

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