Spotted Sandpiper – 8/6/20

Observer: Deborah Radovsky

Observation Date: 8/6/20

Observation Time: 7:00 a.m.

Observation Location: Lake Massapoag

Common Name: Spotted Sandpiper

Scientific Name: Actitis macularius

Comments: The Spotted Sandpiper is the most widespread breeding sandpiper in North America. Female Spotted Sandpipers sometimes practice an unusual breeding strategy called polyandry, where a female mates with up to four males, each of which then cares for a clutch of eggs.

More Information: All About Birds