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Birds
A tall, bright-legged wader with a ringing three-note alarm call over mudflats.
Field facts
HabitatMudflats, flooded fields, marsh
RangeStatewide on migration
When to lookMarch to May; August to November
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesLesser yellowlegs — shorter straight bill
Field note: It is often the first bird to call the alarm for a whole mudflat.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Approach flats slowly and stop when heads come up.
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