Scolopacidae Collection

Curlews (Numenius arquata) group flying over the sea during storm. Wales, UK December. Highly commended, Habitat division, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

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

Spotted Red Shank (male) Watercolour Plate 35
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Curlew (Numenius arquata) on beach, Wirral, England, UK, December

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

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

Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) adult in winter plumage feeding on mudflats, The Wash, Norfolk, England, UK, December

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

Curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight, Peak District NP, UK, June 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) foraging for tidal-flat worm. Norfolk, January. Sequence 1 of 2

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

Curlew (Numenius arquata) adult in breeding habitat in early morning light, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, June 2010

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

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

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

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

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"Scolopacidae: A Spectacular Showcase of Shorebirds in Action" Witness the breathtaking sight of Curlews (Numenius arquata) soaring gracefully over the turbulent sea during a storm, showcasing their remarkable resilience. This awe-inspiring moment captured off the coast of Wales, UK in December reminds us of nature's power and beauty. As the sun sets on Britanny, France in October, a flock of Sanderlings (Calidris alba) embarks on a foraging expedition. Their synchronized movements create an enchanting spectacle against the backdrop of vibrant hues, leaving spectators mesmerized by their collective grace. Tringa glareola, commonly known as wood sandpiper, displays its elegance with every step it takes. Found across various wetland habitats worldwide, this species captivates observers with its slender figure and delicate plumage. In Finnmark, Norway we encounter a striking male Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica), adorned with intricate patterns that accentuate its regal presence. This majestic bird symbolizes endurance as it undertakes one of the longest migratory journeys among avian species. Texel Island in The Netherlands becomes a stage for Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa limosa) to showcase their captivating courtship rituals. With elaborate displays and graceful movements, these birds engage in an enchanting dance that celebrates life and love. Arenaria interpres or ruddy turnstone captures attention with its vibrant breeding plumage against the serene backdrop of Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. Its name aptly describes its behavior as it tirelessly turns stones to find hidden treasures beneath them. Another male Black-tailed Godwit steals our gaze on Texel Island in The Netherlands; his elegant form epitomizes strength and determination amidst vast wetlands. These magnificent creatures remind us to appreciate both their beauty and ecological significance.