Shorebirds

Tall sandpiper with bright yellow legs and sharp alarm calls.

The Greater Yellowlegs is an elegant shorebird often seen wading in shallow water along tidal flats and marshes. Its long yellow legs and slightly upturned bill make it easy to identify. These birds are alert and vocal, frequently calling when disturbed.

How to Identify a Greater Yellowlegs
Slender gray bird with long bright yellow legs and long bill.

Where You''ll See Them
Shallow tidal pools, mudflats, marshes, and lagoons.

What They Eat
Small fish, insects, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates.

When to Spot Them
Most common during spring and fall migration.

Fun Facts
They sometimes chase small fish through shallow water.

Beach Etiquette Tip
Move slowly around shallow pools where they feed.

Related Shorebirds
Lesser Yellowlegs
Willet
Solitary Sandpiper