Sand Pipers Collection

Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) adult, breeding plumage, standing on tundra, Nunavut, Canada, July

Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) adult, vagrant, walking in field, Isles of Scilly, England, october

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) adult, breeding plumage, calling, standing on rock, Nunavut, Canada, July

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) adult, breeding plumage, wading, South Padre Island, Texas, U. S. A. april
Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) adult, breeding plumage, wading, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.A. april

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Knot (Calidris canuta) two adults, winter plumage, feeding on snow, Norfolk, England, february

Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) adult, feeding in water, India

Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) adult, wading in shallow water, Estancia la Angostura, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) four eggs in nest

Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea), Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis), Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus), Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmeus)

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) juvenile, standing on mud near discarded bottles, Costanera Sur, Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, october

White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) adult, winter plumage, wading on shoreline, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut, Argentina, september

Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) juvenile, standing, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia) adult, in flight over river, Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada, june

Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) adult, walking on mudflats, Hebei, China, may

Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) adult, summer plumage, standing on mud, San Diego, California, U. S. A. april
Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) adult, summer plumage, standing on mud, San Diego, California, U.S.A. april

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) adult, foraging amongst aquatic vegetation, Varnager, Norway, may

Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) four adults, in flight over water, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) adult male, feeding amongst Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) flock, Thailand, february

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) and Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) mixed flock, roosting on rocks, Southerness, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, november

Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) adult, winter plumage, foraging along tideline, Southern California, U. S. A
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) adult, winter plumage, foraging along tideline, Southern California, U.S.A. november

Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) flock, roosting on rocks at high tide, Bodega Bay, California, U. S. A. november
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) flock, roosting on rocks at high tide, Bodega Bay, California, U.S.A. november

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris), Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris acuminata), Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) and Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) mixed flock

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) adult, feeding in shallow water, Spain, may

Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult, winter plumage, standing on rock, Suffolk, England, february

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) Nest and four Eggs

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) flock, in flight, arriving at high tide roost, silhouetted at sunset, Langstone Harbour RSPB Reserve, Hampshire, England, winter

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Knot (Calidris canutus) mixed flock, in flight, landing at roost, Swale National Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, november

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) flock, winter plumage, roosting on shingle spit, England

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) flock, roosting at edge of water, Ria Formosa NP, Algarve, Portugal, april

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult male, summer plumage, displaying, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) immature, feeding, pulling worm from wet sand on beach, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, foraging in shallow water, Ria Formosa NP, Algarve, Portugal, april

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, wading, silhouetted at dusk, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, september

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, entering winter plumage, stretching leg, standing in water, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, september

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, summer plumage, foraging at edge of grassy pool, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) immature, stretching wings during aggressive charge in dispute over territory, Shetland Islands, Scotland, september

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, winter plumage, standing on lichen covered rocks, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, february

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, breeding plumage, foraging amongst seaweed on seashore, Varanger, Norway, may

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"Captivating Sandpipers: A Glimpse into their World" Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) stands tall on the tundra, showcasing its striking breeding plumage in Nunavut, Canada, July. Dunlin (Calidris alpina) indulges in a feast at low tide, gracefully feeding in a rockpool amidst the picturesque Shetland Islands, Scotland, June. Another Dunlin (Calidris alpina) scours the loch shore for food during its summer migration to the enchanting Shetland Islands, Scotland, June. Perched upon a lichen-covered rock, a Dunlin (Calidris alpina) proudly displays its vibrant summer plumage while exploring the scenic landscapes of Shetland Islands, Scotland in June. An elusive Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), considered a vagrant visitor to Isles of Scilly, England in October; captured standing gracefully amidst lush vegetation. Inquisitive and adventurous Upland Sandpipers (Bartramia longicauda) wander through fields on Isles of Scilly with elegance and grace during their unexpected visit in October. Witnessing nature's beauty unfold as Spotted Sandpipers (Actitis macularia) wade through South Padre Island's tranquil waters donning their captivating breeding plumage under Texas' warm May sun. Mud becomes an artistic canvas for Spotted Sandpipers (Actitis macularia), leaving delicate footprints as they stroll along South Padre Island's muddy shores during their breeding season in May. Pectoral Sandpipers (Calidris melanotos) fill the air with melodic calls while engaging in an elaborate courtship display against Nunavut's breathtaking backdrop of July skies and rugged terrain.