James Bay Shorebird Project 2018

Longridge Point from 31 July to 13 August - Page 3 of 10

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Adult Buff-breasted Sandpiper found by and photographed by Riley Walsh on 2 August 2018

This adult female American Golden-Plover was banded on 30 July and was still there on our final survey on 12 August 2018.

VIDEO: shorebirds feeding: American Golden-Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Wilson's Phalaropes, Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, Sanderling

Molting adult White-rumped Sandpiper. Thousands of White-rumped Sandpipers feed and molt on James Bay. It may be the most important fall staging area in North America for this sandpiper. Photo by Isabel Apkarian.

VIDEO: White-rumped Sandpipers feeding in the myriad tidal pools

Juvenile Wilson's Phalarope on 7 August 2018. There were 6 on 7 August 2018, when this photo was taken

4 of 6 Juvenile Wilson's Phalarope on 7 August 2018. There were 6 on 7 August 2018, when this photo was taken

Adult Stilt Sandpiper on 6 August 2018

Adult (left) and juvenile Least Sandpiper on 6 August 2018.

Molting adult Semipalmated Sandpiper on 6 August 2018.

Adult Pectoral Sandpiper on 6 August 2018.

Hudsonian Godwits showing distinctive pattern in flight. 9 August 2018.

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