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Sandpiper Collection

Witness the breathtaking beauty of nature as a flock of Sanderlings gracefully forage at sunset, painting the skies with hues of orange and pink in Britanny, France

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Common Sandpiper -Actitis hypoleucos-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

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

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock foraging at sunset, Britanny, France, October

Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock foraging at sunset, Britanny, France, October

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Purple Sandpiper

Purple Sandpiper
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Tringa glareola, wood sandpiper

Tringa glareola, wood sandpiper
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender

Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender
5309380 Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender, down curved bills and mottled brown plumage

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender

Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender
5309379 Engraving depicting a Curlew, a group of eight species of birds, characterised by long, slender, down curved bills and mottled brown plumage

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Mirroring

Mirroring
Rajat Dhesi

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Semipalmated sandpiper, posing on driftwood, Alaska, USA

Semipalmated sandpiper, posing on driftwood, Alaska, USA

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLIV, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLIV, c. 1575/1580

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLIII, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier): Plate XLIII, c. 1575/1580

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Running away from the waves

Running away from the waves
Ling Zhang

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) males displaying and fighting each other at a lek, Finland

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) males displaying and fighting each other at a lek, Finland. May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) with small worm it has caught in shallow freshwater lake

Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) with small worm it has caught in shallow freshwater lake, Gloucestershire, UK, August

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) autumn courtship display, Germany, August

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) autumn courtship display, Germany, August

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) flock in flight over water, Johnsons Mills Reserve

Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) flock in flight over water, Johnsons Mills Reserve, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in breeding plumage. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in breeding plumage. Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Alaska, USA. June

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Sandpiper (Scolopacidae), a common wading bird, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

Sandpiper (Scolopacidae), a common wading bird, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola)

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola)
Rostislav Kralik

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Sanderling bird hunting for food on beach shore

Sanderling bird hunting for food on beach shore

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, male 1, female 2, and young 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), in undergrowth in winter, Brittany, France

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), in undergrowth in winter, Brittany, France

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) juvenile feeding around edge of shallow flood

Pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) juvenile feeding around edge of shallow flood, Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, West Wales, UK, September

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) and Purple sandpipers (Calidris maritima) over wintering

Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) and Purple sandpipers (Calidris maritima) over wintering on the beaches of the Orkney Isles, Scotland, UK, April

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Dunlin (Calidris alpina) portrait. Vardo, Finnmark, Norway. May

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) portrait. Vardo, Finnmark, Norway. May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in summer plumage, on Norfolk shoreline in breaking wave

Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in summer plumage, on Norfolk shoreline in breaking wave, England, UK, May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Wilsons Phalaropes (Phalaropus tricolor) flock flying over tufa formations at

Wilsons Phalaropes (Phalaropus tricolor) flock flying over tufa formations at Mono Lake in late summer, with reflection, California, USA. July 2013

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularius), with head submerged as it jabs at underwater prey

Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularius), with head submerged as it jabs at underwater prey, Caroline, New York, USA, May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minima) feeding in margins of watercress bed, Hertfordshire

Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minima) feeding in margins of watercress bed, Hertfordshire, England, UK, January

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) in reed bed, Finland, May

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) in reed bed, Finland, May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Curlew (Numenius arquata) roosting on saltmarsh, Cromarty Firth, Scotland, UK April

Curlew (Numenius arquata) roosting on saltmarsh, Cromarty Firth, Scotland, UK April

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) probing for invertebrate prey in marsh in wintry conditions

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) probing for invertebrate prey in marsh in wintry conditions, Berwickshire, Scotland, January

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Sanderling (Calidris alba) running across beach, Texel the Netherlands, April

Sanderling (Calidris alba) running across beach, Texel the Netherlands, April

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Western sandpipers (Calidris mauri) roosting on barrier island tidal flats. Terrebonne Parish

Western sandpipers (Calidris mauri) roosting on barrier island tidal flats. Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA. October

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Long-Billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) hunting in sand for Fiddler Crabs while

Long-Billed Curlew (Numenius americanus) hunting in sand for Fiddler Crabs while wintering on Mullet Key, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) hunting at low tide for marine prey, Tampa Bay, Pinellas County

Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) hunting at low tide for marine prey, Tampa Bay, Pinellas County, Florida, USA

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) at dusk silhouetted against setting sun, Karigasniemi

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

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Rear view of Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark

Rear view of Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark, Norway, May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Satellite male Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark

Satellite male Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark, Norway, May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Sanderling (Calidris alba) running along the tide-line, reflected in the mud, Norfolk, England, UK

Sanderling (Calidris alba) running along the tide-line, reflected in the mud, Norfolk, England, UK. December

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Red knot (Calidris canutus rogersi) incubating nest on a coastal gravel spit. Chukotka, Russia

Red knot (Calidris canutus rogersi) incubating nest on a coastal gravel spit. Chukotka, Russia. June

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Step Lightly

Step Lightly
Jon W Wallach

Background imageSandpiper Collection: From the planet mars

From the planet mars
Marco Gentili

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Silhouette of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) in the last rays of setting sun, in coastal waters, Poland

Silhouette of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) in the last rays of setting sun, in coastal waters, Poland. Vogelwarte Photo Competition 2022 - Emotion category - Finalist

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Two Ruffs (Philomachus pugnax) male, competing at a lek, Vardo, Norway. May

Two Ruffs (Philomachus pugnax) male, competing at a lek, Vardo, Norway. May

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Moulton Falls Regional Park, Yacolt, Washington State, USA. The Moulton Falls Bridge over the East

Moulton Falls Regional Park, Yacolt, Washington State, USA. The Moulton Falls Bridge over the East Fork Lewis River. Date: 08-05-2021

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) bathing in wetland Marion County, Illinois. Date: 15-08-2020

Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) bathing in wetland Marion County, Illinois. Date: 15-08-2020

Background imageSandpiper Collection: Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) in flight, Parainen Uto, Finland. August

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) in flight, Parainen Uto, Finland. August



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Witness the breathtaking beauty of nature as a flock of Sanderlings gracefully forage at sunset, painting the skies with hues of orange and pink in Britanny, France. In this picturesque scene, these Purple Sandpipers stand out against the backdrop of a serene coastline. Meanwhile, Tringa glareola, also known as Wood Sandpipers, find solace amidst lush greenery. Traveling to Texel in the West Frisian Islands, province of North Holland, The Netherlands reveals a mesmerizing display by Black-tailed Godwits - Limosa limosa. These elegant birds showcase their vibrant feathers while engaging in an enchanting courtship ritual. Venturing into Siberia's Uganskii Nat. Reserve near Ugut settlement uncovers the elusive Common Sandpiper on its nest. This taiga-forest dweller remains camouflaged among the river Negustyah's surroundings but leaves us captivated by its presence. Step lightly through Finland's wilderness and witness male Ruffs engaging in fierce displays and battles at leks. Their intricate plumage and elaborate dances create an awe-inspiring spectacle that showcases their strength and determination. In Germany during August, Gallinago gallinago takes center stage with its autumn courtship display. With graceful movements and melodic calls filling the air, these Common Snipes leave spectators spellbound. Johnson Mills Reserve becomes a theater for Semipalmated Sandpipers as they take flight over glistening waters—a synchronized ballet performed by countless wings soaring together harmoniously. Journey to Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge where Arenaria interpres adorns itself in breeding plumage—the Ruddy Turnstone stands out like a gem against rugged coastal landscapes—an exquisite sight that transports you from Earth to Mars itself. These glimpses into the world of sandpipers remind us to appreciate every delicate detail within our natural surroundings—wherever we may be—and cherish these fleeting moments of beauty.