Stilt Sandpiper
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The Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) breeds in the high arctic tundra and winters along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and much of Central America. The first 3 shots on this page were taken of a spring migrant in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in May, 2008. These images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 600mm F/4 L IS lens and 1.4X extender. | |
Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus Sea Rim State Park, Jefferson Co., Texas 20 May 2013 |
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Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus battle between two birds High Island, Galveston Co., Texas 21 May 2013 |
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Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus battle between two birds High Island, Galveston Co., Texas 21 May 2013 |
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Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus battle between two birds High Island, Galveston Co., Texas 21 May 2013 |
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Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus battle between two birds High Island, Galveston Co., Texas 21 May 2013 |
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Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus battle between two birds High Island, Galveston Co., Texas 21 May 2013 |
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Stilt Sandpiper Calidris himantopus battle between two birds High Island, Galveston Co., Texas 21 May 2013 |
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