Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Western Sandpiper, Shorebirds♡

I am learning my shorebirds, albeit, one by one. This is a Western Sandpiper, and I found him on Fort Meyers beach.  At first I thought he was a Black-bellied, then I looked again and noticed that rather long beak.  It is also similar to the Semipalmated Sandpiper, but slightly larger, and with a slightly longer and more drooping bill~
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Location: Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA

7 comments:

  1. CameraCruiseApril 3, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Great shot of the lovely bird.
    Wish you a wonderful day.
    May

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  2. ShaunApril 3, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    He looks pretty chilled out there. "just walking along the beach, paddling my feet"
    Good work Rachelle.
    Shaun
    Valleys ShutterBug

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  3. TammyApril 3, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Great photo Rachelle! I have yet to see one of these peeps. It looks a bit like a Sanderling with an extra long bill:)

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  4. rachelle vance photographyApril 10, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I think this may be a Dunlin . . .and not a Western Sandpiper . . . .

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