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Northern Waterthrush
[Parkesia noveboracensis]
[Length 6 in. Wingspan 9.5 in.]
The Northern Waterthrush breeds throughout Alaska, much of Canada, along the northern US border, and in the northeastern US.
The bird is often seen near water, particularly woodland streams.
It does not hop, but walks slowly, constantly bobbing its tail up and down, which gives it the appearance of a miniature Spotted Sandpiper.
Northern Waterthrushes are common fall migrants.
This one was photographed along Clinton Road in northern New Jersey, USA.
Photo taken with a 300mm f4.5 Nikkor ED lens on Kodachrome 200 film.
(Date: September 1981)
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