
breeding plumage; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2006-04-15)
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Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Native Range:
North America
Notes:
an abundant sandpiper of mudflats and estuarine beaches; breeds on Alaska's North Slope, winters along both Pacific and Atlantic coasts; slightly larger than co-occurring Least Sandpiper and with dark (rather than light-colored) legs.
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frontal view (California, USA; 2009-07-12)
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rufous on head and scapulars (California, USA; 2009-07-12)
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flock in breeding plumage (California, USA; 2006-04-15)
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larger flock (California, USA; 2006-04-15)
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nonbreeding plumage; grayish overall (California, USA; 2006-09-24)
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nonbreeder in flight (California, USA; 2007-10-14)
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juvenile; scalloping on scapulars, back (California, USA; 2006-09-10) |

juvenile (California, USA; 2006-09-24) |

feeding flock (California, USA; 2006-03-26) |

spread out feeding on a mudflat (California, USA; 2006-02-05) |

breeders and nonbreeders mixed flock (California, USA; 2006-03-26) |

flock in flight; white tail margins (California, USA; 2007-10-14) |

white stripe out the wing (California, USA; 2007-10-14) |

wheeling flock on beach (California, USA; 2006-04-15) |

a curious group of winter onlookers (California, USA; 2007-10-14) |
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