Sandpipers Collection (page 4)

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Baird's Sandpiper - Calidris bairdii - Foraging along shoreline at Sandy Point in West Haven CT - USA Baird's Sandpiper, Calidris bairdii

Common Sandpiper - on nest (Totanus hypoleucos). common but difficult to find on taiga-forest floor near river Negustyah, a tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan

Common Sandpiper - on the nest; common but difficult to find on taiga forest floor near river Negustyah, (Totanus hypoleucos)

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Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers, the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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Atlantic horseshoe crab and semipalmated sandpipers (Calidris pusilla), the crabs are coming ashore to breed at high tide and the birds are feeding on their eggs, Delaware bay, New Jersey Date:

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Green Sandpiper adult by stream spring. Date:

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Green Sandpiper adult by stream spring. Date:

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus)

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Iceland, Europe

Redshank (Tringa totanus) in flight, Lofoten, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) adult, non-breeding plumage, wading in water with reflection, Hong Kong, China, October

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) juvenile, walking in shallow water, Hong Kong, China, October

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) adult female, and Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) juvenile, foraging in shallow water amongst rubbish, India, February

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) juvenile, foraging in shallow water amongst rubbish, Rajasthan, India, February

Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing in shallow water, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, November

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) adult, breeding plumage, foraging on mud, Spain, May

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, moulting into breeding plumage, standing in shallow water, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, February

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp)
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp.) prey from talons to beak, Trujillo Bullring, Trujillo, Caceres Province, Extremadura, Spain, April

Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) juvenile, in flight, autumn migrant, Castilla y Leon, Spain, August

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Purple Sandpipers - in flight (Calidris maritima) Date:

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Purple Sandpipers - in flight (Calidris maritima) Date:

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Western Sandpiper - radio tagged and held by researcher from the Point Reyes Bird Observatory before release (Calidris mauri) Date:

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Researcher Sarah Warnock from the Point Reyes Bird Observatory demonstrates how to measure the wings of a Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) Date:

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Researchers from the Point Reyes Bird Observatory spread out a net to catch Western Sandpipers for radio tagging (Calidris mauri) Date:

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Common Sandpiper (Tringa (Actitis) hypoleucos) Date:

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Common Sandpiper (Tringa (Actitis) hypoleucos) Date:

Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) adult, breeding plumage, walking on mud, Trinidad and Tobago, March

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa melanuroides), Great Knot (Calidris teniurostris), Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and Eurasian Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta) mixed flock

Great White Egret (Ardea alba modesta) Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) mixed flock, standing in wetland habitat, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) juvenile, standing on mud at edge of water, Suffolk, England, September

Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) chick, one-day old, on volcanic tundra, Northeastern Iceland, June

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) flock, in flight over tidal creek, Norfolk, England, February

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, non-breeding plumage, feeding on mudflats, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, England, October

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris acuminata) adult, non-breeding plumage, foraging on mudflats, Hasties Swamp N. P
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris acuminata) adult, non-breeding plumage, foraging on mudflats, Hasties Swamp N.P. Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia, October

Purple Sandpiper in winter plumage

Purple Sandpiper in winter plumage, showing flexible bill

Purple Sandpiper in winter plumage bathing in sea water

Purple Sandpiper in winter plumage wing stretching after bathing in sea water

Purple Sandpiper in winter plumage probing for food in shallow sea water

Purple Sandpiper in winter plumage with water ripples

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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.