Nelson's Sharptailed Sparrow, Huntington Beach State Park, CBC 2008
Note the inconspicuous transition from the throat to mustachial stripe, the indistinct breast streaking, and the sharp streaking on the back.

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Ruddy Turnstone, Huntington Beach State Park, CBC 2008

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Common Loon

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Saltmarsh Sharptailed Sparrow, Huntington Beach State Park, CBC 2008
Note the clearly distinct white throat and mustachial stripe, noticeable streaking on breast. Not shown in the picture -- but clear on others -- much less sharply streaked back.

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Sanderling

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Savannah Sparrow

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Sanderling, HBSP, CBC 2008

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