sandpipers

Sandpipers are small to medium-sized birds found near coastlines, marshes, and wetlands worldwide. They have slender bodies, long legs, and pointed bills, which they use to forage for insects, crustaceans, and small aquatic creatures in the mud or sand. Known for their restless behavior, sandpipers often run along shorelines, probing the ground as they seek food. Many species are migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds. They play an important role in their ecosystems by helping control invertebrate populations and contributing to the health of wetlands.