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Purple Sandpiper, Varanger

Purple sandpiper foraging in very reflective light blue water that has small pieces of ice drifting into it, on a sunny day. The sandpiper is about to take something out of the water, looking at its own reflection.

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4. April 2024

Varanger, Norway

Purple sandpiper foraging for food along the coast by Nesseby in northern Norway.

The tides are very noticeable at this beach, and many waders can be found following the water. During winter and spring, that's mainly purple sandpipers, which are tough enough to overwinter in the north of Norway as well.

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The parental roles of purple sandpipers.

29. August 2024

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