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Upland Sandpiper
Aerial photo of a wildlife management area

Upland Sandpipers need large grassland areas (generally at least 400 acres). "Uppies" nest at Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area (photo), one of the few sandplain grasslands remaining in Maine. Upland Sandpipers also nest in large grasslands at several airports across the state.