Marine waders

Most waders have a marine tidal flat habitat preference outside the breeding season. Many coastal areas are especially important resting sites for wading birds during migration.

Species: 
  • Common redshank (Rødstilk)
  • Dunlin (Myrsnipe)
  • Oystercatcher (Tjeld) 
  • Purple sandpiper (Fjæreplytt)
  • Red knot (Polarsnipe)

Environmental zone