Western sandpipers (IMAGE) Tufts University Caption A feeding frenzy of western sandpipers (Calidris mauri) during the mass migration via Cordova, Alaska – a key study site in the paper. Credit Wendy Puryear Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.