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Spotted Sandpiper
The handsome Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)
makes a great ambassador for the notoriously difficult-to-identify shorebirds. They occur all across North America, they are distinctive in both looks and actions. They also have interesting social lives. The male takes the primary role in parental care, incubating the eggs and taking care of the young. The female is the one who establishes and defends the territory. She arrives at the breeding grounds earlier than the male. One female may lay eggs for up to four different males at a time. With their richly spotted breeding plumage, teetering gait, stuttering wingbeats, and showy courtship dances, this bird is among the most notable and memorable shorebirds in North America. Photographed at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas.
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Spotted Sandpiper
The handsome Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius)
makes a great ambassador for the notoriously difficult-to-identify shorebirds. They occur all across North America, they are distinctive in both looks and actions. They also have interesting social lives. The male takes the primary role in parental care, incubating the eggs and taking care of the young. The female is the one who establishes and defends the territory. She arrives at the breeding grounds earlier than the male. One female may lay eggs for up to four different males at a time. With their richly spotted breeding plumage, teetering gait, stuttering wingbeats, and showy courtship dances, this bird is among the most notable and memorable shorebirds in North America. Photographed at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas.
Click on the link below to explore your options. Select from fine art prints, canvas, acrylic or metal prints for your home or office. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out on updates, sales, and new blog posts.