gstacks Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I saw this group of about 25-30 small sandpipers in Adams County, Colorado. Just east of Denver. Not sure what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 They look like Sanderlings to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 5 minutes ago, Tanager 101 said: They look like Sanderlings to me. I'm no expert and maybe CO Sanderlings are different but the ones I see on the SC coast feed in damp sand and run from waves to avoid getting their feet wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 4 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: I'm no expert and maybe CO Sanderlings are different but the ones I see on the SC coast feed in damp sand and run from waves to avoid getting their feet wet. You may be right but here when I am at Bay City State Park they do sometimes go in the water. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/362268991 This is the best example from my photos I can give you for now. I do have a photo of a Sanderling with water completely covering its legs up the belly. So at least Michigan Sanderlings might be different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 12 minutes ago, Tanager 101 said: You may be right but here when I am at Bay City State Park they do sometimes go in the water. https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/362268991 This is the best example from my photos I can give you for now. I do have a photo of a Sanderling with water completely covering its legs up the belly. So at least Michigan Sanderlings might be different. Thanks! I've learned something today so I'm going home now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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