Common Sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Cape Kuraudren, 80 Mile Beach, NW WA IMG_4288 20180922 - Adult

Notes: Constant bobbing of rear half of body. Tail projects far beyond wing-tips.
White wedge separates bend of wings from brown sides of breast.
Spasmotic wing beats in flight. Widespread. Migrant from Asia in Jul–Aug,
leaves ~Mar. On muddy and rocky banks, channels in tidal mudflats.

Range from eBird©(last 10 years)