This is a bird of the drier Arctic tundra of Siberia. It has also nested in northern Alaska (Barrow). There are widespread sightings in North America, including Alberta.
There is a questioned report of three birds reported from Wolf Lake near Hussar on 23 September 1994. A recent report of a single bird at Langdon Reservoir is for 24-25September 2003.
Diet most likely consists of insects and other invertebrates.
Curlew Sandpapers construct their nest on a south-facing slope of the tundra, where the snow melts earliest. Four eggs is the normal clutch size.
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This species does not occur in the Weaselhead/Glenmore Park area. However, anything can happen. So if you should happen to spot one, please let us know immediately using the form below and please call the Calgary Rare Bird Alert line at 403-237-8821. Brent Johner
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