We can ID this sandpiper as a nonbreeding Purple Sandpiper as follows:
- Habitat: The Purple Sandpiper is found almost exclusively on wave-washed rocks, which is where this one was seen.
- Relatively long bill, orange at base and slightly drooped at tip (can see this best in last photo).
- Orange legs.
- Head, neck and upper breast are gray
- Rest of underparts are white with gray spots.
- Upperparts are dark gray to almost black.
The Purple Sandpiper is a new species to our ebird Photographic Life List.
