Widespread over most of North America, Spotted Sandpiper is usually found alone at the edge of water or on rocks. Note that only breeding (alternate plumage) adults have the namesake spotted breast.
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Spotted Sandpiper
Balmorhea State Park, TX
April 30, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper – nonbreeding
Estero Llano Grande SP, Weslaco, TX
February 27, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper
(note excellent camouflage)
Balmorhea State Park, TX
April 30, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper – juvenile
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
September 5, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
August 14, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
August 14, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
August 14, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
August 14, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
August 14, 2013 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper – juvenile
Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT
September 5, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Spotted Sandpiper – nonbreeding
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
February 19, 2007 ©John Schwarz
