Limnodromus scolopaceus
(L 11.5" WS 19" Wt 4 oz)
Breed in far north No. America and
Siberia....in winter are more
common west of the Mississipi River.
Wetlands north
of Kirby Park
20Dec2012
Salton Sea/Imperial
Valley area
20Dec2012
Limmodromus in Greek means
pond or marsh runner: scolopaceus in
Latin means woodcock resembling.