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Arenaria melanocephala
Arenaria melanocephala
Black Turnstone
Photographer: Len Blumin

ID: 0000 0000 0507 1704 (2007-05-25)

Copyright © 2007 Len Blumin

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
  • date of photo  Apr 24, 2007
  • latitude 38.33333   longitude -123.04694   max error distance 4865 meters     View on Google Maps.
  • horizontal datum World Geodetic System 1984
  • georeferencing source GeoLocate
  • location   Bodega Bay (Sonoma County, California, US)
  • order Charadriiformes
  • class Aves
  • habitat  Mudbar in fresh water embankment
  • notes   Fun bird to watch as it turns over algae and small stones looking for invertebrates. Shown here in breeding plumage.
  • camera   Nikon 8400, Swarovski 80HD Spotting Scope
  • photo category: Animal - Bird

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Black Turnstone (HBW )
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  • Reviewers' comments about this photo (review or add another comment)
    1. Reviewed by Michael Frankis    Jul 20, 2007

    Action: changed name from "Aremaria interpres" to "Arenaria melanocephala "

    Reviewer's comments:
         "Correct sci name to match Eng name (which is correct ident)"

     
    Using this photo   The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2007 Len Blumin. For other uses, or if you have questions, contact Len Blumin LBlumin@aol.com.


     

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