About Sanderling
The sanderling is a small wader often seen running along Icelandic beaches.
It prefers sandy shores and coastal areas. Sanderlings are fast-moving birds
that constantly search for food along the shoreline.
Their diet consists of small invertebrates and insects. They breed in Arctic
regions and commonly visit Iceland during migration. Sanderlings are a
familiar sight on sandy beaches.
Habitat
Sandy shores and coastlines
Diet
Small crustaceans, insects, worms and other invertebrates.
Nesting habitat
Breeds in the Arctic; sandy shores during migration.
Identification
A small, very pale wader often seen running back and forth along the edge of breaking waves.
Distribution
Occurs mainly on sandy beaches during migration and in winter.
Interesting facts
The sanderling runs quickly along the shoreline with the waves.