<p>Stilt Sandpiper, <i>Micropalama himantopus</i> or <i>Calidris himantopus</i>
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In April some of the adults are molting into alternate plumage before the long trip to north Canada. Here we see the breeding plumage nicely contrasted with basic plumage on the birds behind. Indian Point Park, Texas, with Bob Stewart.
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