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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Photo by abcoblentz
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Calidris alba (Pallas, 1764), Sanderling

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Comments (3)
NicoleB
Yep, somewhat skittish these fellows :)
abcoblentz
Thanks! When I was at the beach again this year, these little guys wouldn't let me get close at all. I did find this one from two years ago.

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