Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Sandpipers, May 16, 2018

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S is for Sandpipers - small shorebirds

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 21, 2018
I think this is a Solitary Sandpiper, Tringa solitaria, that winters in Mexico and the Caribbean Islands, and migrates to Canada to breed and raise its young. After a brief stopover here in North Mississippi, it is already on its way farther north.

They are not truly solitary, but are usually seen in pairs or small groups as opposed to the large flocks of other migrating shorebirds.

If someone can confirm my ID of these birds or suggest another ID, please let me know.

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20 comments:

  1. likeschocolateMay 16, 2018 at 3:35 AM

    I love their long beaks and skinny bodies! We see a lot of these when we go to Galvaston, TX.

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  2. JoMay 16, 2018 at 4:53 AM

    Oh how I love sandpipers. And they're not something we see in the mountains. Thanks for sharing, Lea. Have a great day. Jo

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  3. ABC-WednesdayMay 16, 2018 at 5:10 AM

    Beautiful… theire feathers look like drawings

    Have a splendid, ♥-warming ABC-Wednes-day / -week
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  4. Liz NeedleMay 16, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    We have a very similar sandpiper. I am always worried that those long legs will snap.

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  5. TomMay 16, 2018 at 5:55 AM

    ...such fun little critters.

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  6. Photo CacheMay 16, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    They are delightful to watch.

    My ABC WEDNESDAY

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  7. William KendallMay 16, 2018 at 10:28 AM

    We don't see sandpipers in this part of the continent. Excellent shots!

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  8. RedPatMay 16, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    Such delicate wee legs they have!

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 16, 2018 at 5:07 PM

    Lovely sandpipers! I have such trouble with shorebird ID , but I think you are correct.

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  10. carol l mckennaMay 16, 2018 at 5:23 PM

    Oh gorgeous photos of the sandpipers ~ love the shore birds!

    Happy Week to you,
    C & Z

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  11. Powell River BooksMay 16, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    I just got back from a trip to Long Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park. There were lots of shore birds finding tidbits in the sand. Mixed in were some sandpipers. There had been a flotilla of Velellas stranded all along the shore. Quite an amazing sight. - Margy

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  12. A Colorful WorldMay 16, 2018 at 6:11 PM

    Wonderful shorebirds!

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  13. Su-sieee! MacMay 16, 2018 at 7:45 PM

    Cuties! I always get a kick watching sandpipers at the beach. I can spend hours. Cheers!

    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  14. MichelleMay 16, 2018 at 7:51 PM

    They are fun to watch.

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  15. Beth at PlantPostingsMay 16, 2018 at 10:54 PM

    They're amazing. These birds that migrate so far are incredible!

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  16. GattinaMay 17, 2018 at 3:16 AM

    They have quite long skinny legs ! Nice pictures !

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  17. Betty J. CrowMay 17, 2018 at 8:34 AM

    Nice shots of the sandpipers. Nice they stopped by for a visit.

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  18. BumbleVeeMay 17, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    I wish I had a "shore" around, so I could see some.

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  19. Roger Owen GreenMay 18, 2018 at 2:36 AM

    I saw a Pixar animated short about sandpipers in the last couple years. It was very sweet

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  20. Lady In ReadMay 21, 2018 at 10:00 PM

    they are truly fun birds to watch and it made me realize it has been a while since we went to the shore..

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