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SANDERLING. 
248. CaJidris leucophcea. 8 inches. 
These are a handsome and abundant species, found during 
migrations by thousands. On the coast it is one of the boldest 
of the shore birds, feeding on the edge of the outer beach, often 
under the combing crest of the incoming waves, retreating just 
as the wave breaks and is dashed to foam on the beach. They 
are usually very shy, and will not allow a close approach. Toes 
are short and stout; no hind toe. Adults in summer, variegated 
above with bright reddish brown and black. In winter, plain 
grayish above and white below. 
Nest. —The three or four greenish buff eggs, spotted and 
blotched with brown, are laid in nests that differ but little 
from others of this family (1.45 x.90). 
Range. —Found in all parts of North America, breeding 
within the Arctic Circle, and wintering to southern California. 
WESTERN SANDPIPER. 
247. Ereunetes mauri. 6% inches. 
Their appearance is very similar to the Least Sandpiper, but 
they are slightly larger and the feet are partially webbed. 
Their nesting habits are the same, and eggs are very much 
alike. 
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