Upland Sandpiper
by Larry Trupp
Title
Upland Sandpiper
Artist
Larry Trupp
Medium
Photograph - Photograghy
Description
The Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) is considered the Shorebird of the Prairies. It is a large sandpiper, closely related to the curlews. An adult is roughly 12inches long with a 26 inch wingspan. The average weight is 6 oz. This odd bird has a small dove-like head on a long neck. It is heavily marbled black and brown on the back and wings. The neck is streaked with dark brown which continues down to the breast and on to the flanks. The belly and undertail coverts are white. The tail is quite long for a sandpiper. The Upland also sports a white eyering and long yellow legs. Often perches with erect posture on fence posts and poles....Captured on Sellars Road, just north of Stony Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.
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December 29th, 2012
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Larry Trupp
I am honored to be Featured in the following Groups...Canadian Wildlife and Nature Photography...All Art... and Wildlife...Thanks a million Shelley, Denis and Mariola.
Al Bourassa
The detail is incredible!! V/F
Larry Trupp replied:
Good Morning Al...Your comments and the courtesy of a V/F is appreciated...Thanks
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