Upland sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
36.7473, -95.9808
Field Notes
Description:
The adult is 28–32 cm long with a 50–55 cm wingspan. It has long yellow legs and a long neck and tail. The head and neck are light with brown streaks. The back and upper wings are a darker mottled brown and the belly is white.
Habitat:
open grasslands and fields
Notes:
I had never seen one of these before, so I knew it was special when I rolled up on it. The cool part is it acted just like described in my field guide: "Often seen standing on fence posts or other perches in a prairie or grassland habitat."
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 5, 2012
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