A small, pale and plump wader, the Sanderling is a winter visitor to the UK from High Arctic breeding grounds. They are active feeders

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A small, pale and plump wader, the Sanderling is a winter visitor to the UK from High Arctic breeding grounds. They are active feeders running along the surf line between tides.

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Size: 5200px × 4854px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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