In addition to its small size, look for black
bill, black legs and dark shoulder "smudges".
Compare with the similar-sized Semipalmated
Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, and Western
Sandpiper.
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This tiny, pale shorebird can be found visiting
the Imperial Valley along the Salton Sea shoreline.
In addition to its small size, look for black
bill, black legs and dark shoulder "smudges".
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If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Snowy Plover
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
Western Snowy Plover Species Accounts - "U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System" Web site of extensive information on the Pacific Coast population of Snowy Plovers.
Snowy Plover: Close-up View - Good ID information and image by Greg Gillson. Originally published in the "Northwest Birdwatcher" newsletter.
Snowy Plover Protection Program - Excellent photos of this bird and its nest. Displayed by the Santa Cruz County Homepage.
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Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us