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Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

Photo by NicoleLook
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Field Notes

Description:

This was a very small seabird. Long beak. Bigger than a finch but significantly smaller than a seagull. Found on the rocks in Long Beach. I think perhaps this is a juvenile?

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Spotted Sandpiper

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius
Liam
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Comments (1)
NicoleLook
Thanks Liam. Do you think this is a juvenile as the spots were not apparent.

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 3, 2011

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