Green Sandpiper

Listen to example recordings of the main vocalisations of Green Sandpiper, provided by xeno-canto contributors.

This species can be found on the following statutory and conservation listings and schedules.

UK Birds of Conservation Concern	Amber listed
Species of European Conservation Concern	Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (global)	Least Concern
Schedule 1 license required (to disturb)	Yes
Birds Directive Annex 1	No
Listed on the Annexes of	WCA(I), Bern(III), Bonn(II), AEWA

During the winter, Green Sandpipers are widely spread throughout much of lowland England with densities greatest in coastal lowlands, major vales and river valleys. Green Sandpipers are very rare breeders in Britain, with three pairs breeding in Scotland during 2008–11.

Perhaps as a result of recent milder winters, the number of Green Sandpipers overwintering appears to have increased, with 56% more 10-km squares occupied during 2007–11 compared to in the 1980s. Most gains have been in the lowlands of England, Wales and southern Ireland, though there has also been a notable extension of the winter range into north England and central Scotland.

Green Sandpiper is a regular wintering species and very common autumn passage, with first birds arriving in June.

View a summary of recoveries in the Online Ringing Report.

Foreign locations of birds ringed or recovered in Britain & Ireland

View number ringed each year in the Online Ringing Report

Maximum Age from Ringing

9 years 11 months 18 days (set in 1998)

Wing Length	Adults	143.6±4.7 | Range 135–152mm, N=77
	Juveniles	144±5 | Range 135-152mm, N=95

Body Weight	Adults	85.5±12.1 | Range 70.0–110g, N=59
	Juveniles	81.7±12.7 | Range 65.0–110g, N=70

Feather measurements and photos on featherbase

Ring size	C2 or B+
Field Codes	2-letter: GE | 5-letter code: GRESA | Euring: 5530

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