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As evening settles over Point Pelee National Park, a lone Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) actively logs along the lake shoreline. Looking east across Lake Erie, the calm waters take on a vibrant pink and golden glow as the sun sets behind the camera position. Point Pelee’s southernmost spit serves as a crucial stopover along North American flyways, offering vital foraging grounds for migrating shorebirds against the backdrop of shifting coastal light.