How many birds can you see in this picture? (answer below)
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Well camouflaged in their winter plumage are, from top to bottom: our piping plover, semipalmated plover, sanderling and dunlin. They're currently molting into their more colorful breeding plumage. Check back for a less camouflaged photo of them this summer!
-Kate
Exhibit Galleries Blog
4/15/09
How many birds in this picture?
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