Charadriid Collection

Common Sandpiper -Actitis hypoleucos-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Common tern -Sterna hirundo-, calling, perched on a haystack, Neuwerk island near Cuxhaven, Hamburg Wadden Sea, Germany, Europe

Eurasian Curlew -Numenius arquata- in snow

Redshank -Tringa totanus-, warning, in a meadow, Lauwersmeer National Park, Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Redshank -Tringa totanus- perched on a fence post, Lauwersmeer National Park, Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Ruff -Philomachus pugnax-

Lapwing -vanellus vanellus-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Little ringed plover -Charadrius dubius-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Redshank -Tringa totanus-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Ruff -Philo pugnax-, male wading through shallow water, Lauwersmeer National Park, Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Ringed Plover -Charadrius hiaticula- standing on rocky ground, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Ringed Plover -Charadrius hiaticula- sitting on its nest with two eggs and a hatched chick

Ringed Plover -Charadrius hiaticula- with its chicks gathered under its wings

Common Ringed Plover or Ringed Plover -Charadrius hiaticula-, adult bird, Eidersperrwerk, North Frisia, Germany, Europe

Ringed Plover -Charadrius hiaticula-, mature bird sitting on its nest, Eidersperrwerk, Schleswig-Holstein, North Friesland, Germany, Europe

Cape Cormorant or Cape Shag -Phalacrocorax capensis-, adult flying, landing, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius- perched on nest, Burgenland, Austria

Common Tern -Sterna hirundo- in flight, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Redshank -Tringa totanus-, Rauoinupur, Iceland, Europe

Common White Terns -Gygis alba-, Marianne Island, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

Ruff -Philomachus pugnax-, male wading in shallow water, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Common Redshank -Tringa totanus-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Crowned plover -Vanellus coronatus-, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Blacksmith plover -Vanellus armatus-, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Black-winged stilt -Himantopus himantopus-, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Black-tailed Godwit -Limosa limosa- perched on a post, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Common Redshank -Tringa totanus-, perched on a post, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, with fish in beak, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Common Tern -Sterna hirundo- attacking Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Bar-tailed Godwit -Limosa lapponica-, backlit standing in the water, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Bar-tailed Godwit -Limosa lapponica-, backlit, standing in water, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Common Redshank -Tringa totanus-, on grass, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Black-tailed Godwit -Limosa limosa-, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Black-tailed Godwit -Limosa limosa-, in flight, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius-, female standing on gravel, Illmitz, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Northern Lapwing, Peewit or Green Plover -Vanellus vanellus-, chick standing on the beach, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Pied Avocet -Recurvirostra avosetta-, standing in shallow water, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Plover -Charadrius sp. - in the sand, Namibia
Plover -Charadrius sp.- in the sand, Namibia

Plover -Charadrius sp. - standing in the sand, Namibia
Plover -Charadrius sp.- standing in the sand, Namibia

Large flock of birds in front of wind turbines, Fehmarn Island, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Large flock of birds, Golden Plovers -Pluvialis apricaria-, Fehmarn Island, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Little Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius- reflected in water, Texel, The Netherlands

Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius-, courting male, Dessau-Rosslau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Little ringed plover -Charadrius dubius-, male in habitat, Dessau-Rosslau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius-, female in habitat, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Ringed Plover -Charadrius dubius-, male on the nest, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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"Discover the Charadriid Family: A Fascinating Array of European Shorebirds" The Common Sandpiper, gracefully navigating the waters of Burgenland, Austria. Listen closely to the melodic calls of the Common Tern, perched on a haystack in Neuwerk island near Cuxhaven, Germany. Witness the majestic Eurasian Curlew braving snowy landscapes with its elegant presence. Beware. The Redshank warns intruders in a meadow at Lauwersmeer National Park, Holland. Perched atop a fence post, another Redshank stands tall and vigilant at Lauwersmeer National Park. Marvel at the vibrant plumage of Ruff as it struts through shallow waters in search of its next conquests. Lapwing graces us with its beauty amidst the picturesque landscapes of Burgenland, Austria. Spotting a Little Ringed Plover is like finding a hidden gem among nature's treasures in Burgenland, Austria. Another Redshank proudly displays its regal stature against the backdrop of scenic Burgenland, Austria. Male Ruffs engage in an enchanting dance as they wade through shallow waters at Lauwersmeer National Park. In Europe's diverse avian tapestry lies an extraordinary family known as Charadriids - each species showcasing unique characteristics and captivating behaviors that leave bird enthusiasts spellbound across continents.