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Sanderling

David Attenborough presents the sanderling.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

David Attenborough presents the sanderling. Twinkling along the tideline, so fast that their legs are a blur, sanderlings are small waders. It's the speed with which they dodge incoming waves that catches your attention as they run after the retreating waters and frantically probe the sand.

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Wed 10 Jan 2024 05:58

Sanderling (Calidris alba)

Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com).

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  • Wed 18 Dec 2013 05:58
  • Wed 25 Feb 2015 05:58
  • Sun 1 Mar 2015 08:58
  • Wed 28 Sep 2016 05:58
  • Wed 5 Dec 2018 05:58
  • Tue 30 Mar 2021 05:58
  • Wed 10 Jan 2024 05:58

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