BIRDS OF NEW YORK STATE 85 



Sandpiper, Pectoral (Pisobia maculata) 



Sometimes called "grass snipe." It is more frequently found 

 on grassy shores even back from the water than are most sand- 

 pipers. It nests in the far north and is most common in New 

 York from August to November on its fall migration. 8-9.5 



Call no. 

 Nu SP Adult Walking on Shore. The marsh at Branchport. (Octo- 

 ber 8, 1911) Burtch 



Note the counter shading of this bird. The photograph makes 

 it appear even more conspicuous than it does in nature. Its color 

 pattern simulates the dead grass on the shore and further renders 

 it inconspicuous. 



Sandpiper, Red-backed (Pelidna alpina sakhalina) 



This species breeds in the Arctic regions and winters from the 

 Gulf to South America. In New York it is a common migrant. 

 As a rule it occurs in flocks. 8-9.25 



Nu SQ Three Adults Wading near Shore. Hollisters swamp, on 

 Keuka lake. (October 13, 1912) Buiiih 



The back is redder during the breeding season and there is a 

 black patch on the belly. The slightly curved bill is a good field 

 mark. These birds are beautifully counter shaded and when 

 seen on a gray shore are almost invisible ; against the water they 

 are conspicuous. Compare with counter shaded models, Nu ZC2, 

 p. ISO. 



Sandpiper, Semipalmated {Ereunetes pusillus) 



Known also as peeps ; a very small shore bird. It breeds in 

 the Arctic regions and winters about the Gulf of Mexico. 



5.5-6.55 



.Nu SR Adult Wading along the Shore. Ithaca. (August 1910) 



Allen 



It is very similar to the least sandpiper but grayer. 



Nu SR8 Large Flock in Flight over Mud-flats. Near Amityville. 

 (July 28, 1912) Harper 



After feeding for several hours in the early morning, these 

 sandpipers congregate in large numbers on the mud-flats to rest 



