Sandpipers & Snipes in East Sussex

25 species matching this filter.

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East Sussex is home to 23 recorded species from the Sandpipers & Snipes family, reflecting the county's rich mosaic of coastal mudflats, estuarine habitats, and inland wetlands. The sheltered bays and marshes around Pevensey Levels, Rye Harbour, and the Cuckmere estuary provide vital feeding and roosting grounds for waders such as Dunlin, Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, and Common Snipe. Scarcer visitors like Curlew Sandpiper and Greenshank add excitement during migration periods, making East Sussex a rewarding destination for wader enthusiasts year-round.

Little Stint
Little StintSmallest · 13cm
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Curlew
CurlewLargest · 60cm
Ranges from the Little Stint (13cm) to the Curlew (60cm)13 year-round residents

Showing 24–25 of 25 species

Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopusLC

An uncommon passage wader heard calling overhead in spring and late summer. Coastal marshes and the Cuckmere Valley are favoured stopover sites.

Apr–Sep

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Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareolaLC

A rare but regular autumn passage wader, favouring freshwater scrapes at sites like Rye Harbour and Pett Level from July to September.

Jul–Sep

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