Sanderling (Calidris alba)

Sanderlings are common along the coast from fall through spring and are uncommon in the summer, although they do not breed in NC. Sanderlings are occasionally seen inland on mud flats during migration. Most commonly known for chasing waves along ocean beaches.


Sanderling (Calidris alba) Brunswick Co., NC 31 May 2004	Sanderling (Calidris alba) Brunswick Co., NC 31 May 2004

	Sanderling (Calidris alba) Enjoying a fish-head lunch at Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC 8 Nov 2007

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Created on ... June 13, 2004 | Updated on ... Jan 18, 2008 | jspippen@duke.edu