RF2HB10J2–Purple sandpiper feed on rocks and sandy shores. In the rocks they probe for food, they also feed in seaweed where there is abundant insect life.
RM2RG4121–Wintering flock of Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) in flight at the Brouwersdam in the Netherlands. Including a few Purple Sandpipers.
RMC1M18E–Purple sandpiper in flight in winter plumage in Iceland
RM2DCB1XX–purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima), Three Purple Sandpipers flying over the sea along the North Sea coast, Netherlands
RMHDM8KA–purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult walking on shore, Iceland
RM2HMW84J–A flock of Purple Sandpiper, Calidris maritima on the coast at Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK.
RM2T1P44Y–Wintering flock of Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) in flight at the Brouwersdam in the Netherlands. Flock including few Purple Sandpipers.
RMBWWXGJ–Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult, in flight over sea, Vardo, Varanger Peninsula, Finnmark, Norway, spring
RMRPPGRC–Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)
RM2HJEJCC–The Purple Sandpiper is a small stocky winter migrant that spends the winter around the rocky shores of the UK. They breed in Tundra regions
RMFGC8CB–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult foraging on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RFBAG1HB–Purple Sandpiper flock, Nidingen, Sweden
RFJ93D5F–Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) adult in breeding plumage, feeding in shallow water
RM2M95HYB–A resident oystercatcher and migrant Purple Sandpipers rest at high tide on the rocky shoreline. They wait for the tide to recede to start feeding.
RMB06B30–Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima, adult winter plumaged bird standing on seaweed-covered rocks, Yorkshire, UK
RF2HB10J5–Purple sandpiper feed on rocks and sandy shores. In the rocks they probe for food, they also feed in seaweed where there is abundant insect life.
RM2M8C26B–A Redshank and some Purple Sandpipers rest on the rocks at high tide. When the tide drops the different species have differing feeding preferences
RF2E5BMG3–A flock of sanderlings, Calidris alba, and purple sandpipers, Calidris maritina, in flight along the coast of Maine, USA.
RM2M7JHDM–Purple Sandpipers over-winter aound the UK's shores. These Arctic breeding migrants prefer rocky coasts where they follow the retreating tide to feed
RMDGR4MA–Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima
RMT7GWFY–Wintering flock of Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) in flight at the Brouwersdam, with three Purple Sandpipers, along the coast in the Netherland
RMC1M0YJ–Purple sandpiper in flight in winter plumage
RM2H6E3MG–A small flock of Purple sandpipers rest on the rocks close to the low tide mark. They are winter visitors and specialise feeding on rocky coastlines
RMHDM8G5–purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult walking on shore, Iceland
RFDWDWXH–Purple Sandpiper Autumn and Summer Plumage
RM2T1P3BP–Wintering flock of Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) in flight at the Brouwersdam in the Netherlands. Including a few Purple Sandpipers.
RMCNJGJE–Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult, winter plumage, in flight over sea with breaking wave, Northern Norway, march
RMRPTTR0–Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)
RM2T1NR9W–Purple Sandpiper, Calidris maritima, wintering on the northern pier at Scheveningen, Netherlands.
RMFGC8BT–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMBAKPX1–Purple Sandpiper flock, Nidingen, Sweden
RFJ93CCA–Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) adult in breeding plumage, feeding in shallow water
RF2AG892Y–Closeup shot of a beautiful dunlin bird drinking water in the lake
RMB069CX–Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima adult winter feeding on barnacle Yorkshire Uk
RF2HB10JA–Purple sandpiper feed on rocks and sandy shores. In the rocks they probe for food, they also feed in seaweed where there is abundant insect life.
RFBABKHE–Flock of birds in flight over sea
RF2E5BMH5–A flock of sanderlings, Calidris alba, and purple sandpipers, Calidris maritina, in flight along the coast of Maine, USA.
RMDGR4KP–Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima
RMC1M11T–Purple sandpiper coming into land in Iceland in winter plumage
RM2H6E3MD–A small flock of Purple sandpipers rest on the rocks close to the low tide mark. They are winter visitors and specialise feeding on rocky coastlines
RMHDM8BR–purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult walking on shore, Iceland
RMRPPGR1–Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)
RM2RB1632–Purple Sandpiper, Calidris maritima, wintering on the northern pier at Scheveningen, Netherlands.
RMFGC8CG–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult foraging on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMBAG1NX–Purple Sandpiper flock, Nidingen, Sweden
RFJ93D7D–Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) adult in breeding plumage, feeding in shallow water
RF2AG892W–Closeup shot of a beautiful dunlin bird drinking water in the lake
RMB06B2T–Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima, an adult in winter plumaged bird standing on seaweed-covered rocks, Yorkshire, UK
RF2HB10HY–Purple sandpiper feed on rocks and sandy shores. In the rocks they probe for food, they also feed in seaweed where there is abundant insect life.
RF2HB10HA–Purple sandpiper feed on rocks and sandy shores. In the rocks they probe for food, they also feed in seaweed where there is abundant insect life.
RF2E5BMGF–A flock of sanderlings, Calidris alba, and purple sandpipers, Calidris maritina, in flight along the coast of Maine, USA.
RMDGR4K4–Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima
RF2H3JYH0–purple sandpipers may be confiding birds if you settle within a rocky shore, especially with an incoming tide pushing the birds towards you.
RMRPPGPN–Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima)
RMFGC8CA–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMBAKPRN–Purple Sandpiper flock, Nidingen, Sweden
RFJ93D6H–Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) adult in breeding plumage, feeding in shallow water
RF2AG88TN–Closeup shot of a beautiful dunlin bird drinking water in the lake with reflection
RF2E5BMGT–A flock of sanderlings, Calidris alba, and purple sandpipers, Calidris maritina, in flight along the coast of Maine, USA.
RMFGC8BM–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMBAKPNG–Purple Sandpiper flock, Nidingen, Sweden
RF2AG892C–Closeup shot of a beautiful dunlin bird drinking water in the lake with yellow flowers
RF2E5BMHG–A flock of sanderlings, Calidris alba, and purple sandpipers, Calidris maritina, in flight along the coast of Maine, USA.
RMFGC8C9–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8BN–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8CK–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8CC–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult foraging on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8C7–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult foraging on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8C5–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8CH–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult foraging on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8CF–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8BP–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) two adults roosting on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMFGC8BR–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) two adults perched on the rocks of Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. September.
RMDW3GRC–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult foraging for food amongst seaweed strewn rocks on Filey Brigg, North Yorkshire.
RMDW3GRM–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima), three adults foraging for food amongst seaweed strewn rocks, Filey Brigg, North Yorkshire.
RME2FY3J–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult in winter plumage bathing in a rock pool on the coast at Hopeman, Morayshire
RME2FY3P–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult in winter plumage bathing in a rock pool on the coast at Hopeman, Morayshire
RME2FY3K–Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima) adult in winter plumage bathing in a rock pool, watched by turnstones (Arenaria interpres)
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