Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Ullswater
Season
April to September. Summer visitor.
Best time of day
Morning. Bobs along the shore.
Lake District
Common on Lakeland shores. Ullswater. Windermere. That bobbing teeter. They fly low over the water. April to August.
UK population
Around 15,000 breeding pairs.
Overview
Common sandpipers bob. That teeter. Lakeshores. Ullswater. Windermere. They fly low over the water. Stiff wings. April to August. Easy to see. They're confiding.
At a Glance
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Scolopacidae |
| Habitat | Lakeshore · Riverbank · Stream |
| Diet | Insects, small invertebrates |
| UK population | Around 15,000 breeding pairs. |
| Lake District | Common on Lakeland shores. Ullswater. Windermere. That bobbing teeter. They fly low over the water. April to August. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Lakeshores and riverbanks. Ullswater, Windermere, the Rothay. That bobbing. The teeter. Unmistakeable.
Identification
Brown. White breast. Bobs. Teeters. Flies low with stiff wings. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Lakeshores. April to August. They bob. That teeter. Easy to see. Ullswater is reliable.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species is on the UK Green List, indicating a healthy population status in the UK context. It remains an important component of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.