Sandpipers & Snipes in United Kingdom

25 species matching this filter.

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The United Kingdom hosts 25 species from the Sandpipers & Snipes family, making it one of Europe's most important regions for these wading birds. From the haunting call of the Curlew across upland moors to the elusive Eurasian Woodcock skulking in woodland, these species occupy a remarkable range of habitats including estuaries, mudflats, marshes, and moorland. Notable species such as the Bar-tailed Godwit, Black-tailed Godwit, and Common Snipe can be observed in impressive numbers, particularly during migration and winter months.

Little Stint
Little StintSmallest · 13cm
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Curlew
CurlewLargest · 60cm
Ranges from the Little Stint (13cm) to the Curlew (60cm)19 year-round residents

Showing 24–25 of 25 species

Whimbrel

Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopusLC

An uncommon resident with a tiny breeding population in Shetland. Most frequently seen as a passage migrant along coasts in spring and autumn.

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Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareolaLC

A rare breeding bird in the Scottish Highlands, more often seen as a passage migrant at freshwater marshes and pool edges in spring and autumn.

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