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Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

A small group that stayed close together on the beach, hiding amongst the seaweed and driftwood on the beach

Habitat:

Pebbly beach with rough waves. Plenty of seaweed gets washed ashore as you can see.

Reference Links:

Rock Sandpiper Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedFebruary 21, 2018

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