Sanderling Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology The Sanderling’s black legs blur as it runs back and forth on the beach, picking or probing for tiny prey in the wet sand left by receding waves Sanderlings are medium-sized “peep” sandpipers recognizable by their pale nonbreeding plumage, black legs and bill, and obsessive wave-chasing habits
Sanderling - Wikipedia The sanderling breeds in the High Arctic areas of North America, Europe and Asia In North America, it breeds in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Nunavut, Greenland (and to a lesser extent Alaska)
Sanderling | Audubon Field Guide Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the Sanderling
Sanderling - eBird Small, sprightly shorebird Breeding plumage shows rusty tones on upperparts, often with a frosty appearance when fresh By mid-summer, the frosty feather tips fade away and the neck can be deep, rich red—not to be confused with the much smaller Red-necked Stint! Very pale in winter Juveniles are nearly spangled with black-and-white above At all seasons, note larger size and somewhat
Sanderling Bird Facts (Calidris alba) | Birdfact The Sanderling typically lives for 6 to 7 years, with a maximum recorded lifespan of 18 6 years Like all birds, lifespan can be affected by factors including predation, habitat quality, disease, and access to food sources
Sanderling | FWS. gov The sanderling is a common shorebird that is often confused with the western snowy plover because of their proximity and appearance However, sanderlings lack the dark coloration around the head and shorter beak of their more uncommon doppelgänger
Sanderling Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology The Sanderling is one of the world’s most widespread shorebirds Though they nest only in the High Arctic, in fall and winter you can find them on nearly all temperate and tropical sandy beaches throughout the world
Sanderling - Calidris alba The Sanderling is a common sight on U S coastlines in the winter, moving up and down sandy beaches in advance and retreat of waves (see photo to the right) They strongly prefer sandy beaches in the winter, and their pale plumage often matches the pale sand on which they forage