Convervation status: Red Latin nameCalidris temminckii FamilySandpipers and allies (Scolopacidae) OverviewThis is a tiny, greyish-brown wading bird with a white belly. The bill is short and used for probing into muddy shorelines. Where to see themTemminck's stints occur mainly by freshwater marshes, pools and lakes in the UK, although they also visit creeks and lagoons in estuaries. The species breeds mostly in the Arctic and is rare in this country, breeding at a few secret sites in Scotland. When to see themTemminck's stints pass through the UK between May and mid-June and again between the end of July and October; most birds are seen here in May. What they eatInsects and larvae, worms, crustaceans and molluscs. Estimated numbers| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* |
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| 85,000-420,000 pairs (including Russia) | 1-4 pairs | - | 100 birds |
* UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. Distribution
- In the UK
- Scotland (breeding) and eastern England (passage)
- In Europe
- Northern Scandinavia (summer) and Mediterranean (winter)
- Worldwide
- Europe, Africa and Asia
Please note that the map is only intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations.
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