Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

The Wandering Tattler is a medium-sized shorebird with a distinctive mottled brown and white plumage. During the breeding season, it can be found in the Arctic tundra, where it nests on the ground and feeds on insects and small crustaceans. In the non-breeding season, it migrates to coastal areas, where it forages along rocky shorelines and sandy beaches. This species is known for its loud, repetitive call that echoes across its coastal habitats. The Wandering Tattler is a long-distance migrant, traveling thousands of miles between its breeding and wintering grounds.

Habitat: Coastal areas, rocky shorelines, sandy beaches