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Sanderling

Calidris alba

Worldwide: 88,495 observations
Group: Birds

About

The sanderling (Calidris alba) is a small wading bird. The name derives from Old English sand-yrðling, "sand-ploughman". The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds. The specific alba is Latin for "white".

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Recent sightings near Vancouver

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Sep 20, 2026Greater Vancouver, CA-BC, CAObserver: atlasView observation from Sep 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
Sep 19, 2026Locarno Beach, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: threepodView observation from Sep 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
Sep 17, 2026Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Eden MyersView observation from Sep 17, 2026 on iNaturalist
Sep 17, 2026Richmond, BC, CAObserver: David BrandowView observation from Sep 17, 2026 on iNaturalist
Sep 14, 2026West Point Grey, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Kalvin ChanView observation from Sep 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
Sep 14, 2026West Point Grey, Vancouver, BC, CanadaObserver: Justin ChanView observation from Sep 14, 2026 on iNaturalist