Sanderling
Calidris alba

Sanderlings are small waders that are most common on our shores in the winter. They have a characteristic action of following the edges of waves as they come in and recede while looking for food. Adult birds are pale grey on the upperparts, while juveniles are fringed with darker edges to the feathers.
 

  

1-2: Ryde, IOW, 01/11/2006.