My best shot yet of the Common Sandpiper. A very co-operative bird this particular one. These 20 cm birds are often seen solitary or two or three birds scattered amidst other waders. Active and makes short dashes, hobbing, wagging short tail. Usually seen flying low over water, rapid wing-beats alternating with short glides. A winter visitor seen all over India. Diet consists of crustaceans, molluscs and insects.
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