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The female Spotted Sandpiper is the one who establishes and defends the territory. She arrives at the breeding grounds earlier than the male. In other species of migratory birds, where the male establishes the territory, he arrives earlier. All About Birds

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Spotted Sandpiper

Date Submitted: August 4, 2010

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 7/31/10

Observation Time: 11:15 a.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond outflow pool

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Spotted Sandpiper

Scientific Name: Actitis macularia

Spotted Sandpiper

Comments: None

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