Shore Birds

Sanderling Foraging Along Edge Of Water

During one of our recent visits to Fort DeSoto State Park in St. Petersburg, we saw several types of shore birds. Some live in this area all year while a few are just temporary residents until returning to distant nesting grounds. The whimbrel is one of the birds that migrates here from way up north along the arctic waters.

Whimbrel Walking Along Water Edge
Whimbrel Walking Along the Edge of the Water

Another shore bird that travels long distances between their winter getaways and their arctic nesting homes is the Ruddy Turnstone. An interesting fact about turnstones is that there are only 2 species of turnstones in the world, and both live in North America.

Ruddy Turnstone With Worm
Ruddy Turnstone with a Small Worm

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