Spotted Sandpiper – 7/31/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 7/31/10

Observation Time: 11:15 a.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond outflow pool

Common Name: Spotted Sandpiper

Scientific Name: Actitis macularia

Comments: Though you may think of the beach as the best place to see a sandpiper, look for Spotted Sandpipers alone or in pairs along the shores of lakes, rivers, and streams.

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