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Least Sandpipers - Our tiniest shorebird

Summary by The Nome Nugget
By Kate Persons Least sandpipers might be tiny, but they are spunky, spirited sprites worth getting to know. Barely larger than a sparrow and weighing only about an ounce, the least is North America’s smallest sandpiper and they are as little as any shorebird in the world. Seen next to our more common, small sandpipers—the western and semipalmated sandpipers—the least’s smaller size is noticeable. When seen alone, its distinctive yellow-green …
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The Nome Nugget broke the news on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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