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Spotted Sandpiper - Actitis Macularia

Rare Migrant from North America

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Spotted Sandpiper - Actitis macularia

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Spotted Sandpiper - Actitis Macularia

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Spotted Sandpiper - Actitis macularius

Rare Vagrant from North America

Wiltshire

Numbers are thought to have declined in many parts of range during recent decades, probably owing to loss of habitat. However, still widespread and common

Habitat Pebbly lake shores, ponds, streamsides; in winter, also seashores. Breeds near the edge of fresh water in a wide variety of settings, including lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, in either open or wooded country. In migration and winter also found along coast on mudflats, beaches, breakwaters; also on such inland habitats as sewage ponds, irrigation ditches.

Most sandpipers nest only in the far north, but the little "Spotty" is common in summer over much of North America. As it walks on the shores of streams, ponds, and marshes, it bobs the rear half of its body up and down in an odd teetering motion. When startled, it skims away low over the water, with rapid bursts of shallow wingbeats and short, stiff-winged glides. Even where it is common, it is seldom seen in flocks.

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