Wader Quiz

A passage migrant in the UK, breeding in Northern Europe and wintering in Africa.

This wader is often seen in the UK gathering on beaches in winter.

This species can be a very noisy wading bird with a loud 'peep-ing' call.

With this wader It's all about the shanks, but which one?

This wader is one of  the largest European wading birds.

This wader is a passage migrant mostly seen on its way from and to its wintering areas in Africa.

One of the UK's Long Legged wading birds.

This waders alternative name mimics its distinctive, two-syllable call.

Which of the sandpipers is this one?

This one's all about the legs, but which one is it?

It's all about what's on the tail with this wader.

At one time this wader was a very rare sight in the UK.

It's the most common small wader found along the coasts in the UK.

Can you name these waders they a rare vagrant recorded sporadically throughout the year in the UK

A fairly common wader, breeding on high Arctic tundra and wintering on coastlines around the globe.

Often seen running  up and down the beach 'like a clockwork toy.

In winter these waders can often be seen forming large flocks around the UK.

This wader can be found inhabiting a wide range of wetland habitats, from damp meadows to saltmarshes.

These waders mainly breed on beaches, but have recently begun breeding inland in sand and gravel pits

The plumage of this wader is highly variable, especially in breeding males.