Sandpiper, Common
The adult is 18–20 cm (7.1–7.9 in) long with a 32–35 cm (13–14 in) wingspan. It has greyish-brown upperparts, white underparts, short dark-yellowish legs and feet, and a bill with a pale base and dark tip. In winter plumage, they are duller and have more conspicuous barring on the wings, though this is still only visible at close range. Juveniles are more heavily barred above and have buff edges to the wing feathers.
Family
Latin Name
Actitis hypoleucos
Further reading
When the bird was spotted
| Date | Location | Title | Seen by | Interestingness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltholme | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Scaling Dam | b.m.stokesley | ** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | River Tees near Bowlees | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Teesdale | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| France, not specified | On the pond near Oberlarg, near Ferrette | mike421 | *** | |
| Portugal, Algarve | Tavira | b.m.stokesley | ||
| Spain, Mallorca | North West of s'albufereta | b.m.stokesley | ||
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltholme | mike421 | * | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Harwood Beck, Teesdale | b.m.stokesley | ||
| France, Leymen | Nesting in the pond next to the tennis court | mike421 | **** |