Creeks Mouth

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper: This medium-sized sandpiper has dark brown upperparts and white underparts with faint olive-brown streaks on breast and sides. It has a rufous crown,white eye ring and dark brown wings. The tail is dark brown and pointed in flight. Feeds primarily on mosquito larvae but also takes mollusks and crustaceans. Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats. Sexes are similar.
Caught a glimpse of this fellow heading out in the river for a little perch fishing this evening. What a graceful bird. We had a great time, have to call tonight's adventure perch catching!

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