Bird of the week 2024 | Spotted sandpiper

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Posted September 12, 2024 | By Michael Warren

Spotted sandpiper [MichaelWarren.com]

Spotted sandpiper

This cute shorebird occasionally appears inland in Marion County where it feeds along the edges of ponds and lakes. It can be distinguished from similar birds by its constantly bobbing tail. This one was photographed along the Silver River.

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