Semipalmated Sandpiper

Semipalmated Sandpiper's are Uncommon in Western Washington from July August time.

Habitat

Semipalmated Sandpipers breed in the Arctic tundra, usually near water, across northern North America. During migration and winter, they inhabit beaches, mudflats, shallow estuaries, and inlets. Birds in Washington are usually found in freshwater ponds, even near coastal areas.

Behavior

They are surface feeders, running and stopping frequently, grabbing food from the surface of the sand or mud. They also occasionally probe in the mud. They move faster than Western Sandpipers and feed in shallower water, which may help distinguish the two but is not a surefire distinction.