Coastal Birds 2

Question 1

In the surf. A little bigger than sanderling - robin sized. Here year round. Butt goes up and down while foraging.

Answer 1

Spotted Sandpiper

Question 2

Little orange spot on lower mandible. Grey primary wings, black tail feathers, pink legs.

Answer 2

Western Gull

Question 3

They nest on the Oregon coast. Rare to see. Critically endangered. Easily disturbed. They nest right on the sand. Dogs on the beach are the biggest threat. Short bill, very small, long dark legs, black patch on front of crown.

Answer 3

Snowy Plover

Question 4

Answer 4

Black-bellied Plover