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Juvenile Sanderlings, Miami
By Charlie • January 12, 2005 • No comments yetJuvenile Sanderlings Calidris alba
Miami, Florida. November 2004
Adult Sanderlings usually complete their moult to non-breeding plumage by the end of September.
The following four individuals, part of a flock of about twenty birds, are juveniles in different stages of moult photographed in early November: note the dark tertials and “mottled” upperparts of the two birds in images [...]
What is a Sage-Grouse?
By Mike • January 10, 2005 • 1 commentSome decisions have been made recently that will have serious ramifications for the future of the Greater Sage-Grouse. The wrangling of politicians, conservationists, and special interests warrants discussion, but first, we should consider the bird itself.
The Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is a handsome bird in the family Phasianidae. Distributed throughout 11 western states and two [...]
