Texas
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
(L 7.5" WS 15" Wt 1.4 oz)
Constant nodding and teetering
which begins soon after hatching
...have short yellow legs.
which begins soon after hatching
...have short yellow legs.
Estero Llano Grande St Pk
19April2013
South Padre Island
22April2013
29Oct2010
Nonbreeding
Actitis in Greek means coast
dweller; macularius in Latin
means spot possessing.
dweller; macularius in Latin
means spot possessing.
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When the sandpiper and the
clam grapple, it is the
fisherman that profits.
clam grapple, it is the
fisherman that profits.
(Author unknown)