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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Photo by KarenP
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Field Notes

Description:

This sanderling was intent on getting some food before sunset, during low tide on the beach at Coranado, CA.

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Sanderling

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KarenP
Thanks, Liam. I've updated my spotting.
Liam
They are both Sanderlings (Calidris alba). Note the very pale overall coloration and the black secondary coverts.

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Birds of the World
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Southern California Wildlife

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PublishedJanuary 8, 2012

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