Description
A small wading bird that breeds in the Arctic tundra from May to July. They are known to be highly philopatric, with individuals returning to their natal breeding grounds year after year. These birds are presently on Vancouver Island, and some of them are showing breeding colours, a rusty, mottled back, and a black belly.
Taken By
Dennis Smith
Taken On
April 27, 2025
Tagged
animal
bird
flying
flock
beak
vertebrate
sandpiper
wing
wildlife
wader
feather
dowitchers
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Focal:
300
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Shutter speed:
0.0008
sec
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Aperture: f/
8
