UK / EUROPE

PurpleSandpiper (Calidris maritima)

A bird of Northern Europe, found on coasts and marshy areas in mountains. In the UK, it is most commonly seen in winter and on passage around seaweed covered rocks. It has a dumpy appearance and a yellow base to its bill in winter.


Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK.

Ref: PurpleSandpiper2
17th August 2005



Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK.

Ref: PurpleSandpiper1
17th August 2005