Nov 16, 2014 · The Sanderling’s black legs blur as it runs back and forth on the beach, picking or probing for tiny prey in the wet sand left by receding waves. Sanderlings are medium-sized “peep” …

The sanderling breeds in the High Arctic areas of North America, Europe and Asia. In North America, it breeds in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Nunavut, Greenland (and to a lesser extent Alaska).

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Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the Sanderling.

Small, sprightly shorebird. Breeding plumage shows rusty tones on upperparts, often with a frosty appearance when fresh. By mid-summer, the frosty feather tips fade away and the neck can be …

Jan 13, 2026 · A sanderling’s name is perhaps fitting, considering how its breeding plumage mimics the sand of its preferred beach habitat. About the size of an American robin, a sanderling’s tawny, …

Lifespan The oldest known sanderling was at least 13 years old and lived in Nova Scotia.

The Sanderling is a small shorebird with a remarkable lifestyle, commonly seen along coastlines around the world. Characterized by its rapid, seemingly tireless running along the water’s edge, this bird is a …

The Sanderling typically lives for 6 to 7 years, with a maximum recorded lifespan of 18.6 years. Like all birds, lifespan can be affected by factors including predation, habitat quality, disease, and access to …

sanderling, (Calidris alba; sometimes Crocethia alba), abundant shorebird, a worldwide species of sandpiper belonging to the family Scolopacidae (order Charadriiformes). Sanderlings nest on barrens …