Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
(Linnaeus, 1766)
Least Concern
A
British & Irish Rarity Status: Rare
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Spotted Sandpiper - Ireland © Josh Jones
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Spotted Sandpiper - Costa Rica © John Davies
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Spotted Sandpiper - Staffordshire © Mike Atkinson
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Spotted Sandpiper - Glamorgan © Kev Joynes
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Spotted Sandpiper - Isles of Scilly © Martin Goodey
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Spotted Sandpiper - Britain © Mark Wilkinson
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Common, Spotted and Terek Sandpipers photo ID guide
Publish date: 25/07/2020
These three closely related shorebirds are very similar in size, structure and plumage. This, combined with the unfamiliarity of two, can cause identification conundrums. Andy Stoddart has all the information you need to recognise all three species in all plumages.
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