A medium sized slim wader with long green
legs and a slightly upturned bill. Often seen in the company of Red
shank as lone birds or in small groups. Breed in the north and west
of Scotland on boggy moors. During the winter months they can be found
on wetland habitats close to the coast though also inland. Many birds
can be seen on passage to Africa. They live on a diet of worms, snails
and fish. |