The sanderling (Calidris alba) is a small wading bird. The name derives from Old English sand-yrðling, "sand-ploughman". The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific alba is Latin for "white".
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Sanderling
Calidris alba
- Observations in the area
- 3
- Last sighting
- 3 October 2026
- Category
- Birds
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Where it has been observed
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