CLOSED: What shorebird is this?

DH and I were vacationing on the West Coast of FL during Jan. 2006. These were taken when we were at Fort DeSoto Park, FL.

Can any of you 'bird experts' and/or the ones living near coasts help please? I don't remember now what it is.

Thanks so much!

Marilyn

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These were all close to the water's edge.

Sanderlings in winter plumage

Thanks again, Donna for your help! Again, that's what I thought they could be!

We love those charming little birds when we go the the coast in FL!

Marilyn

Yep, Sanderlings. Pale silvery grey above (paler than other waders), with a small dark shoulder patch.

Resin

Thanks Resin! :-)