Western sandpiper
by Paul Fusco
Sandpiper-like Birds
Keywords: western sandpiper, sandpiper, tundra
Breeding plumage Western sandpiper in fresh snow. Taken in Alaska during nesting season. This bird had a nest under a little willow shrub. It's nest was sheltered by the willow and survived the snowfall.
Image Format: 35mm slideImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No
