Stint Collection

Sanderling (Calidris alba) flock foraging at sunset, Britanny, France, October

Semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) flock in flight over water, Johnsons Mills Reserve, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) juvenile feeding around edge of shallow flood, Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, West Wales, UK, September

Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) and Purple sandpipers (Calidris maritima) over wintering on the beaches of the Orkney Isles, Scotland, UK, April

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) portrait. Vardo, Finnmark, Norway. May

Sanderling (Calidris alba) running across beach, Texel the Netherlands, April

Western sandpipers (Calidris mauri) roosting on barrier island tidal flats. Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA. October

Sanderling (Calidris alba) running along the tide-line, reflected in the mud, Norfolk, England, UK. December

Red knot (Calidris canutus rogersi) incubating nest on a coastal gravel spit. Chukotka, Russia. June

Sanderling (Calidris alba) Britanny, France, October

Black and yellow creeper, brown and white creeper, Certhia americana, Cayenne creeper, Dacnis cayana, Dodo
FLO4695834 Black and yellow creeper, brown and white creeper, Certhia americana, Cayenne creeper, Dacnis cayana, Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, and purre or stint, Calidris alpina

Temmincks Stint, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick
3438167 Temmincks Stint, from Birds of the British Isles and Their Eggs published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd, 1958 (colour litho) by Thorburn

Least sandpiper, Calidris minutilla
6338287 Least sandpiper, Calidris minutilla by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); (add.info.: Least sandpiper, Calidris minutilla. Stint)

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) small wader with young in machair. North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Dunlin (Calidris alpina ) North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) juvenile, migrant, Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, West Wales

Natural history, birds, Waders, little stint (Calidris minuta)
Vintage engraving of a little stint (Calidris minuta) (or Erolia minuta), is a very small wader. It breeds in arctic Europe and Asia. Familiar Wild Birds, W Swaysland

Small flock of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) with a Sanderling (Calidris alba) flying in front of crashing waves. Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England, UK, January

Sanderling (Calidris alba) standing in shallow water, Nova Scotia, Canada, May

This Stint was along the Nasser Lake shore near Abu Simbel, Egypt, Egypt

Abstract of Knot (Calidris canutus) flock roosting, The Wash, Norfolk, UK, December

Little Stint Calidris minuta juvenile silhouetted at dusk Norfolk September

Little Stint Calidris minuta juvenile Salthouse North Norfolk September

Prisoners at Clerkenwell House of Correction, London, taking their turn on the treadmill while the men who have just done their stint wait in silence until it is their turn again

Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) adult, breeding plumage, walking on mud, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, May

Great White Egret (Ardea alba modesta) Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) mixed flock, standing in wetland habitat, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay

Calidris himantopus, stilt-sandpiper
Plate 344 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Little Stint (Calidris minuta) juvenile, running in shallow water, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, september

Little Stint (Calidris minuta) adult, standing in wet grassland, Sri Lanka, december

Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea), Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis), Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus), Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmeus)

Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii) adult, breeding plumage, standing on moss covered mound, Varanger, Norway, june

Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta) adult, standing in shallow water, Thailand, february

Little stint, historical artwork
Little stint. Historical artwork of a little stint (Calidris minuta). This small wading shorebird is a migrant, breeding in the sub-Arctic tundra and islands

Little Stint - on the shore
DAC-27 Little Stint - on the shore Calidris pusilla David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Stint Calidris minuta juvenile Norfolk September

Two-relay lodging house, East End of London
A group of men stand outside a lodging house in the East End of London. This establishment employed the two-relay system where each bed was shared between two people

Marie Lohr Smoking
Lady Thomasin, aka Miss Marie Lohr striking a masculine stance as she lights a cigarette. Taken during her stint in The Amazons

Temminck's Stint
JB-811 Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii J B Bottomley Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Little Stint
CK-1778 Little Stint Calidris minuta Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Temminck's Stint - display flight
CK-1784 Temminck's Stint - display flight Calidris temminckii Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Red-necked Stint donning breeding plumage Stints are the smallest waders to migrate to Australia
DH-4071 Red-necked Stint - breeding plumage At Roebuck Bay near Broome, Western Australia. Calidris ruficollis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Broad-billed Sandpiper and Red-necked Stint Waiting out a high tide at Roebuck Bay near Broome, Western Australia
DH-4063 Broad-billed Sandpiper and Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) Waiting out a high tide at Roebuck Bay near Broome

Red-necked Stint - in winter plumage Stints are the smallest waders to migrate to Australia
DH-3963 Red-necked Stint - in winter plumage Roebuck Bay near Broome, Western Australia. Calidris ruficollis Stints are the smallest waders to migrate to Australia

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"Captivating Stints: A Glimpse into the World of Calidris Alpina" Step into a world of avian wonders as we explore the captivating stints captured by talented photographers. From Angus McBean's poignant portrait of Rosemary Kennedy to Sanderlings foraging at sunset in Brittany, France, these images transport us to breathtaking locations. Witness the mesmerizing sight of Semipalmated sandpipers flocking in flight over water at Johnsons Mills Reserve, their synchronized movements painting an awe-inspiring picture against the sky. Meanwhile, Turnstones and Purple sandpipers find solace during winter months, gracefully enduring harsh conditions. In Vardo, Finnmark, Norway, a Dunlin poses for its close-up portrait with majestic mountains as its backdrop. The delicate beauty of nature is further revealed as Sanderlings dash across Texel's sandy beaches in April or run along Norfolk's tide-line while leaving enchanting reflections on the mud. Traveling to Terrebonne Parish unveils Western sandpipers roosting on barrier island tidal flats—a serene scene that embodies harmony between birds and their habitat. And let us not forget the Red knot incubating its nest on a coastal gravel spit in Chukotka, Russia—a testament to dedication and resilience amidst challenging environments. As we delve deeper into this avian realm, we encounter various species like Black and yellow creepers or Cayenne creeper—each boasting unique colors and characteristics. Finally, Frederick's Birds of the British Isles introduces us to Temminck's Stint—an exquisite portrayal that celebrates diversity within our feathered friends' kingdom. Through these glimpses into Calidris Alpina's world—be it through portraits or moments frozen in time—we are reminded of nature's boundless beauty and how every creature plays an essential role within it.