CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae

Calidris melanotos  

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)
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© Kay Parkin 2014
Dry Creek, SA (Jan, 2014)

I've been spending a fair bit of time at my local saltfield enjoying the waders. It is a privilege to be able to view these rare waders so readily.

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)

Pectoral Sandpiper