Willets in basic plumage at Ding Darling on 20 January 2009

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American Oystercatcher at Little Estero Lagoons on 18 January 2009.
 

Spotted Sandpiper in basic (winter) plumage at Ding Darling on 20 January 2009

 

Sanderlings closely followed Ruddy Turnstones, which were turning over the sand searching for invertebrates at Little Estero Lagoons on 18 January 2009.

 

Sanderlings benefited from foraging Ruddy Turnstones at Little Estero Lagoons on 18 January 2009. This feeding behaviour was also reported at Bodega Bay in California, where Sanderlings often followed Black Turnstones that were turning over beach materials.

 

Sanderling at Little Estero Lagoons on 18 January 2009

 

Ruddy Turnstone at Little Estero Lagoons on 18 January 2009
 
Red Knot at Tigertail Beach on 19 January 2009
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