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Wood Sandpiper
Tringa glareola
15.4254, 73.983
Field Notes
Description:
The Wood Sandpiper is a small wader. It is the smallest of the shanks, and breeds in sub arctic wetlands from the Scottish Highlands across Europe and Asia.
Habitat:
They migrate to Africa and southern Asia, particularly India. This bird is usually found on fresh water during migration and wintering.
Notes:
This bird was feeding on crabs found on the ground as seen in the last photograph.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 18, 2012
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