Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) is a small shorebird that breeds in the Arctic tundra and migrates long distances to wintering grounds in South America. This species has a mottled brown and white plumage, a slightly curved bill, and long wings. During migration, it can be found in a variety of wetland habitats, including mudflats, marshes, and coastal areas. Baird's Sandpipers forage for insects, crustaceans, and other invertebrates by probing the mud with their bills. They are known for their long-distance migration and are often seen in large flocks during migration. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and climate change, the conservation status of Baird's Sandpiper is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Wetland habitats including mudflats, marshes, and coastal areas

Baird's Sandpiper
© Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Tours where you can spot this bird

Saskatoon Shorebirds – Great Short Driving Tour in 2026
Saskatoon Shorebirds – Great Short Driving Tour in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

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Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

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Grasslands National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Swift Current – Best Prairie Birds 2026
Grasslands National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw or Swift Current – Best Prairie Birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days | 0h

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Canada – Saskatchewan Autumn Birding Grand Tour: September 9 – 18, 2026
Canada – Saskatchewan Autumn Birding Grand Tour: September 9 – 18, 2026
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Canada – Southwest Saskatchewan Birding Tour: July 9 – 16, 2026
Canada – Southwest Saskatchewan Birding Tour: July 9 – 16, 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8 days | 0h

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Chaplin Shorebirds 2026 – Great Birding and Bird Photography Day Tour from Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Chaplin Shorebirds 2026 – Great Birding and Bird Photography Day Tour from Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current or Saskatoon
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

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Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour with 2 great options from Saskatoon or Regina
Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour with 2 great options from Saskatoon or Regina
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 1 day | 0h

A 1-day Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary outing from Saskatoon or Regina, focused on wetland, shorebird and prairie birding in one of Saska...

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