1. Solitary Sandpiper Tringa solitaria, juvenile, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, USA, August 16, 2006. Note the fresh-looking plumage with extensive pale spotting on the upperparts and wings. Compare with this rather worn adult bird here.

2. Solitary Sandpiper T. solitaria, juvenile, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, USA, August 16, 2006. Same bird as image 1 above.

3. Solitary Sandpiper T. solitaria, juvenile, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, USA, August 16, 2006. Same bird as image 1 above.

4. Solitary Sandpiper T. solitaria, juvenile, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, USA, August 16, 2006. Same bird as image 1 above.

5. Solitary Sandpiper T. solitaria, juvenile, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, USA, August 16, 2006. Same bird as image 1 above.

6. Solitary Sandpiper T. solitaria, juvenile, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, USA, August 16, 2006. Same bird as image 1 above.  Snagging a hapless frog.

 © Stephen J. Davies