Shorebirds at St. Paul

Lesser Sand-Plover, also known as Mongolian Plover, is an Asian vagrant that is seen frequently in the Pribilofs.

Lesser Sand-Plover, Pribilofs

Red-necked Phalarope

Red-necked Phalarope, Pribilofs

Rock Sandpiper is an abundant breeder at St. Paul, found all over the island. Rock Sandpipers are very similar to Purple Sandpipers. The Pribilofs have a distinctive subspecies.

Rock Sandpiper, Pribilofs

This Rock Sandpiper photo happened to show the abundance of wild celery well.

Rock Sandpiper, Pribilofs


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