"As its name suggests, this sandpiper is often seen alone or in small loose groups in its habitat of fresh water lakes, ponds, marshes, and rivers. This shorebird is not wary around humans and often exhibits an up-and-down bobbing or jerking motion of its head and body ... In flight the dark rump patch and central tail feathers contrast with the white outer tail feathers, which have black bars."

Photo taken using a Nikon D80 with a Nikon 300mm f/4.5 manual focus lens.

September 5, 2009.