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Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
48.1717, -123.155
Field Notes
Description:
A heavily streaked sandpiper that can be distinguished from other sandpipers by its rufous patches on its cheek and wings during its breeding season.
Habitat:
Spotted at The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. This long narrow spit extends out over 5 miles. They are coastal migrators that prefer mudflats and sandy beaches.
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