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© 1998 Walter
Bauer, Sugar Land, Texas
Field
Marks: The bright yellow legs are the mark of this rather large slim
sandpiper. It's back is checkered with gray and white. When flying, it appears
dark-winged (no wing-stripes) with a whitish rump and tail. Its bill is long and
slightly upturned.
Voice: A 3-syllable whistle,
whew-whew-whew. .
Where found: Alaska, Canada. Winters
south to Tierra del Fuego.
Texas: Migrant (March - May, July -
October) in most of the state. Winters mainly along the coast. These were seen
in First Colony, Settlers Park, and bayou, Sugar Land, Texas in January 1999.
Habitat: Marshes, mudflats, streams, pond margins, shores.