Solitary Sandpiper - Tringa solitaria
A small shorebird which prefers freshwater places such as creeks and ponds or around Montreal in ponds created temporarily by melting ice and snow.
Common Names
- Solitary Sandpiper (en)
- Andarríos solitario (es)
- Chevalier solitaire (fr)
- Einsamer Wasserläufer (de)
How to Identify
This species is very similar to Spotted Sandpiper. The Solitary Sandpiper has a darker beak and a more prominent eyering.
Where & When to Spot
I rarely see this species around Montreal. A good time to look for it is during the period of spring when snow is melting forming ponds and the lack of vegetation provides a better sight.
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
park-des-prairies - May 11, 2019
NIKON D500; 300.0 mm f/4.0; Focal Length 420mm; Exposure 1/1000; Aperture f5.6; Iso 160;
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Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
Moulin Légaré - September 02, 2017
NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f7.1; Iso 3200;
khm-20170902-2139-1504373971