Curlew sandpiper (1148/2613)

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Countless generations of curlew sandpipers have relied on staging grounds around the Yellow Sea to refuel as they make their annual migrations along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. However, callous destruction of these crucial wetlands is occurring on a huge scale, putting curlew sandpipers and many other species at risk.

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Common names
curlew sandpiper
Location
Manukau Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand
Photo ID
12952