White-rumped Sandpiper, along with Baird’s Sandpiper one of two “large peeps” with wingtips projecting beyond the tip of the tail, is distinguished by its two-toned bill with orange red on the proximal lower mandible, and streaked flanks. The namesake white rump is visible only in flight.
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White-rumped Sandpiper
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook, CT
June 8, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook, CT
June 8, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper (with Semipalmated Sandpiper)
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook, CT
June 8, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook, CT
June 8, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook, CT
June 8, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook, CT
June 8, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 7, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 7, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 7, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 7, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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White-rumped Sandpiper – juvenile (with Semipalmated Sandpipers)
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 7, 2011 ©John Schwarz
