Category Archives: shorebirds

Scientific Name: Actitis macularius Habitat: Spotted Sandpipers live in ponds, streams, marshes, rivers, lakes, and other wetlands. During migration they can be found in many habitats including beaches, drainage ponds, mudflats, and practically any other wetlands. Spotted Sandpipers prefer freshwater, … Continue reading →

Scientific Name: Charadrius vociferus Diet: Killdeer eat a variety of invertebrates. They eat earthworms, snails, crayfish, grasshoppers, and beetles. Sometimes Killdeer eat seed, but their main diet is invertebrates. Habitat: The Killdeer is a shorebird, but you can find it … Continue reading →