SCOLOPACID^S: Snipes, Sandpipers, etc. 



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Southern California Mi- 

 grant Recorded only in fall, 

 on ocean beach, in small 

 numbers (possibly mistaken for 

 a different species). 



Arizona There are old 

 records of occurrence in south- 

 eastern Arizona, but apparently 

 no recent ones for that State. 



Southern California W.V. 

 Aug.-Apr. Abundant in 

 migration ; occasional in winter. 

 Occurs in large flocks about 

 shallow fresh water, and on 

 ocean beach. 



Arizona Migrant Com- 

 mon. Probably W.V. along 

 lower Colorado River where 

 conditions seem attractive. 



Least Sandpipe 



Southern California W.V. 

 Aug.-Apr. Abundant in 

 migrations; not common in 

 winter months. In flocks of any 

 size, around shallow fresh or 

 salt water, or on ocean beach. 



Arizona Noted as a com- 

 mon migrant, wintering along 

 the lower Colorado River. 



Nests on western coast of 

 Alaska. 



Western Sandpiper 



California W.V. Aug.- 

 May Abundant on sandy 

 ocean beach; usually in large 

 flocks that feed at water's edge, 

 advancing and retreating with 

 each wave. Most numerous in 

 migration. 



Sanderli 



