Common Redshank – Bird Ecology Study Group

3 May 2019

Common Redshank bathing and preening

by BESG | posted in: Feathers-maintenance, Videography | 0

“Waders are warmly welcome whenever they winter within our wonderful wetlands. These include the Common Redshank (Tringa totanus). After an exhausting flight, a dip in the shallows is most refreshing (below). “Upon completion of its bath, it flaps its wings … Continued

26 Dec 2018

Common Redshank – migratory flock

by BESG | posted in: Migration-Migrants, Waders | 0

“I saw at least 56 Common Redshank (Tringa tetanus) – a small group above with a marsh Sandpiper on the left. At least 7 Common Redshanks had tags. “Unfortunately some tags were too low in the water and others too … Continued