Tiny feet, big personality — keep your eyes on the shoreline for the Sanderling. This Arctic nester trades tundra for the Long Island Sound region during the winter months.
Range: Global
Habitat: Sandy beaches, mud flats
Food: Sand crabs, mollusks, worms
In our region: September - April
Fun fact: Known for running in small flocks, chasing receding waves to find food
Listen for the Birdsong Break on Friday evenings on WSHU.
Audio comes from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library.
