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Western sandpiper
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Western sandpiper

by Paul Fusco

Category: AvianAdded January 8, 2005178 views

Sandpiper-like Birds

Keywords: western sandpiper, sandpiper, tundra

Breeding plumage Western sandpiper in fresh snow. Taken in Alaska during nesting season. This bird had a nest under a little willow shrub. It's nest was sheltered by the willow and survived the snowfall.
Image Format: 35mm slideImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No