Wader Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the UK's Long Legged wading birds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This wader is one of  the largest European wading birds.

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

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

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

Can you recognize this wader it was once a rare sight in the UK