Semipalmated Sandpiper at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Semipalmated Sandpipers from eastern populations probably undertake nonstop transoceanic flights of 1,900 – 2,500 mi (3,000 – 4,000 km) from New England and southern Canada to South America, powered by extensive fat reserves. This picture was taken at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge while this Semipalmated Sandpiper was storing reserves.