Little Stint (Calidris minuta)

The most common Stint species seen on passage in the UK. Very small wader with short bill and dark legs. Juvenile birds as seen here have two distinct white stripes either side of the mantle.

Little Stint Dawlish Warren 20 9 09 IMG_4559

Little Stint Dawlish Warren 20 9 09 IMG_4559



Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_3957 1

Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_3957 1



Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4185

Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4185



Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4196

Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4196



Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4086

Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4086



Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4200

Little Stint Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4200



Little Stint with Dunlin for comparison Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4070

Little Stint with Dunlin Marazion 17 8 09 IMG_4070



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