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Birds
The pale sandpiper that chases waves on Lake Michigan beaches in autumn.
Field facts
HabitatSand beaches, lakeshore
RangeLake Michigan shoreline mainly
When to lookAugust to November; some spring
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesSemipalmated sandpiper — darker
Field note: It has no hind toe, which suits its constant running.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Keep dogs leashed on Indiana Dunes beaches.
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