Shorebirds Guide
Seasonal Visitors
Not all shorebirds are year-round residents. Many visit coastal beaches only during migration or winter months, making them special seasonal sights for attentive beachgoers.
Dunlin
| Small sandpiper with curved bill and black belly in breeding season Learn more about the Dunlin
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Black-bellied Plover
| Large plover known for bold black belly during breeding season Learn more about the Black-bellied Plover
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Least Tern
| Tiny tern with yellow bill and quick hovering fishing style Learn more about the Least Tern
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Greater Yellowlegs
| Tall sandpiper with bright yellow legs and sharp alarm calls Learn more about the Greater Yellowlegs
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Marbled Godwit
| Large cinnamon-colored shorebird with long slightly upturned bill Learn more about the Marbled Godwit
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Common Shorebirds
Familiar birds seen on beaches around the world
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Seasonal Visitors
Shorebirds that appear at certain times of year
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Rare or Unusual Finds
Less common shorebirds you might be lucky to spot
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Protected & Endangered Birds
Why some beach areas are roped off
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Birds You’ll See Along the Water's Edge
Active feeders near waves and wet sand
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Birds of Tidal Flats & Marshes
Shorebirds found beyond the sandy beach
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Tropical & Southern Coastal Birds
Birds typically associated with warmer southern co
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Shorebird Spotting & Stories
Stories and tips for spotting shorebirds
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