Sanderling (Calidris alba)

Sanderlings are common along the coast from fall through spring and are uncommon in the summer, although they do not breed in NC. Sanderlings are occasionally seen inland on mud flats during migration. Most commonly known for chasing waves along ocean beaches.
Sanderling (Calidris alba) Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Brunswick Co., NC
31 May 2004
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Brunswick Co., NC
31 May 2004

Sanderling (Calidris alba) Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Enjoying a fish-head lunch at Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC
8 Nov 2007

Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover Co., NC
10 Mar 2016
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover Co., NC
10 Mar 2016

Sanderling (Calidris alba) Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Collier Co., FL
30 Dec 2010

Winter plumage

Sanderling (Calidris alba) Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Collier Co., FL
30 Dec 2010

Winter plumage


Sanderlings (Calidris alba) and Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres)
Bahia Honda State Park, Monroe Co., FL
11 Feb 2015

Feeding in the rack line and sharing the area with beachgoers.

Sanderlings (Calidris alba) and Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres)
Bahia Honda State Park, Monroe Co., FL
11 Feb 2015

Feeding in the rack line.

Sanderlings (Calidris alba) and Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres)
Bahia Honda State Park, Monroe Co., FL
11 Feb 2015

3 Sanderlings relax with a bunch of turnstones.


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