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Stilt sandpiper        Images © Mark A. Chappell

Although they seldom overwinter, stilt sandpipers are fairly regular migrants through southern California.  These were photographed in September and October at the San Jacinto Wildlife Area in western Riverside County.   All are mostly in winter plumage but some show traces of breeding condition or juvenile plumage.

  • Canon 1D Mk. II or 7D2; 500 mm f4 IS + 2X converter or 800 mm IS lens plus 1.4X converter (2004, 2016, 2017)