Solitary Sandpiper
Solitary Sandpiper
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A medium-sized New World sandpiper often found in isolated freshwater wetlands and ditches. It lives up to its name, typically observed alone rather than in flocks.
Where to spot
Breeds in the boreal forests of North America, from Alaska across Canada to Newfoundland. Winters in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
How to spot
Look for its solitary nature and preference for small, muddy pools. It has a dark back finely speckled with white and a distinctive white eye-ring. In flight, it shows a dark rump and tail with fine white barring on the outer tail feathers.
When to spot
Breeding season is from May to July. Migrates mainly in August-September (southbound) and April-May (northbound). Present in wintering grounds from September to April.
Where to spot
Breeds in the boreal forests of North America, from Alaska across Canada to Newfoundland. Winters in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
How to spot
Look for its solitary nature and preference for small, muddy pools. It has a dark back finely speckled with white and a distinctive white eye-ring. In flight, it shows a dark rump and tail with fine white barring on the outer tail feathers.
When to spot
Breeding season is from May to July. Migrates mainly in August-September (southbound) and April-May (northbound). Present in wintering grounds from September to April.
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By Andy Wilson - https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/318267667, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=141691059
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Similar to the Green Sandpiper, the Solitary Sandpiper also nests in trees, re-using old nests of other species, particularly those of songbirds.
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