Sanderling(Calidris alba)
Sanderlings are common along the coast from fall through spring and are uncommon in the summer, although they do not breed in NC. Sanderlings are occasionally seen inland on mud flats during migration. Most commonly known for chasing waves along ocean beaches.


Sanderling (Calidris alba)Brunswick Co., NC31 May 2004

Sanderling (Calidris alba)Enjoying a fish-head lunch at Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC8 Nov 2007


Sanderling (Calidris alba)Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover Co., NC10 Mar 2016


Sanderling (Calidris alba)Collier Co., FL30 Dec 2010Winter plumage



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