Sandpipers Collection

Redshank (Tringa totanus) vocalising, Balranald RSPB reserve, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June 2012

Redshank (Tringa totanus) perched on a fence post, vocalising, Balranald RSPB reserve, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June 2012

Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) adult in flight over misty loch at dawn. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. Highly commended, Habitat category

Flock of Knot (Calidris canuta) over sea with wind turbine. Liverpool Bay, UK, December

Flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) in flight at high water on the Wash estuary, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Common redshank (Tringa totanus) in winter plumage, feeding on mudflats, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Knot (Calidris canutus) and grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) roost at high tide with numerous birds packed tightly together, Snettisham, Norfolk, October

Solitary Sandpiper in spring
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Redshank (Tringa totanus) calling in flight, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Redshank (Tringa totanus) perched on a fencepost, vocalising, Balranald RSPB reserve, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June 2012

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) perching on a rock, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Flock of Knot (Calidris canuta) in flight. The Wash Estuary, Norfolk, October

Flock of Knot (Calidris canuta) taking flight. Snettisham, UK, January

Redshank (Tringa totanus) foraging on tidal flats. Liverpool Bay, UK, December

Flock of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) in flight at sunset over the Wash estuary, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, March

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) feeding along side a Redshank (Tringa totanus), Brownsea Island, Dorset, England, UK, September

Adult male Dunlin (Calidris alpina) in summer plumage calling on moorland, Scotland, UK, June

Flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) in flight, long exposure, winter plumage, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, October

Roosting flock of Red knot (Calidris canutus) long exposure, winter plumage, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, England, UK, October. 2020VISION Book Plate

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) at dusk silhouetted against setting sun, Karigasniemi, Northern Finland, May. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Sanderling (Calidris alba) running on the tideline, Snettisham, Norfolk, December. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Flock of Sanderling (Calidris alba) flying over a rough sea, Berwickshire Coast, Scotland, UK, March

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) male displaying, Varanger, Norway, May

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola)
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From the planet mars
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Sandpipers, Boundary Bay, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Sandpipers, Boundary Bay, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Isle of Wight PO35 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Isle of Wight PO35 5

Spotted sandpiper on summer pond
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Greater yellowlegs and reflection
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Dunlin flock in flight
Back-lit flock of dunlins in silhouetted flight at oceans edge

Dunlin flight over jetty
A very large flock of dunlins flies over jetty at Jones Beach State Park

Back-lit flock of dunlin in flight over ocean
A very large flock of dunlin shorebirds in flight over ocean

Ruffs displaying (Philomachus pugnax) Agapa River, Taimyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia

Ruff displaying (Philomachus pugnax) Agapa River, Taimyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia

Redshank (Tringa totanus) standing on gate, Texel, Netherlands, May 2009

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) flock on beach, with large fishing boat behind, Bhl, Germany, April 2009

Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock roosting, Bhl, Germany, April 2009

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) on rock, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

Flock of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Knot (Calidris canutus) taking off, Grossmorsum, Sylt, Germany, April 2009

Redshank (Tringa totanus) in flight, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Sanderling (Calidris alba) in breeding plumage, standing on shoreline, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Sanderling (Calidris alba) in winter plumage feeding on tideline, The Wash, Norfolk, March. Did you know? The Sanderling is the only British wading bird that has no back toe; this gives it a

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) in breeding plumage, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

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Ruddy Turnstone - shaking the wings - Asturias, Spain. Date:

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Ruddy Turnstone - shaking the wings - Asturias, Spain. Date:

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Ruddy Turnstone - on beach shore - Asturias, Spain. Date:

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Ruddy Turnstone - feeding amongst the rocks - Asturias, Spain. Date:

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In the vast taiga-forest floor near the river Negustyah, a hidden gem awaits - the elusive Common Sandpiper. Nestled on its cozy nest, this bird is a master of camouflage, making it difficult to spot amidst the Siberian wilderness. Found near Ugut settlement in the Uganskii Nat. Reserve, Russia, this species thrives during springtime. Meanwhile, Wood Sandpipers gracefully roam their habitats with elegance and poise. With their striking Tringa glareola plumage, they add a touch of beauty to any landscape they inhabit. At Balranald RSPB reserve in North Uist's Outer Hebrides, Redshanks take center stage as they vocalize their presence. Perched on fence posts or soaring through the air with melodic calls echoing across the reserve, these birds captivate both sight and sound. As dawn breaks over misty lochs in Scotland's breathtaking scenery, adult Common Sandpipers take flight and create an ethereal spectacle against nature's canvas. Liverpool Bay becomes a playground for Flocks of Knots as they soar above sea levels alongside majestic wind turbines. These Calidris canuta birds showcase harmony between wildlife and renewable energy sources. The Wash estuary comes alive when Flocks of Red Knots grace its waters during high tide. Their synchronized flight patterns mesmerize observers lucky enough to witness this natural phenomenon unfold before their eyes. Even in winter plumage, Common Redshanks remain resilient as they feed on mudflats along The Wash coastline. Their adaptability showcases nature's ability to thrive even under challenging conditions. From afar or up close like snapshots from Mars itself; every sighting of these magnificent creatures evokes wonderment and awe within us all. Knots and Grey Plovers find solace at high tide roosts where tranquility reigns supreme amid changing tides and shifting sands—a testament to nature's harmonious balance.