White-rumped Sandpiper can be difficult to distinguish from
other similar tiny shorebirds; that are known collectively
as 'peeps'. One of the best identification features is the
long wings which extend beyond the tail when the bird is on
the ground. Other useful features include a pale base to the
lower mandible, a clear supercilium and obvious streaks
along the flanks. Only the Baird's Sandpiper shows a primary
projection and that bird can be distinguished by the lack of
a white rump.
There have been four White-rumped Sandpipers reported from
S. Gloucestershire;
2001: (1)
An adult was found in the high tide roost on August 4th at
Severn Beach. (J Martin)
White-rumped Sandpiper at Severn Beach. August 2001. Paul
Bowerman.
1998: (1)
A
juvenile/ 1st winter was present from November 22nd - 26th
at Cake Pill on Aust Warth. (P Bowerman, B Lancastle)
White-rumped Sandpiper at Aust Warth. November 1998. Paul
Bowerman.
1995: (1)
An adult was present from August 21st - 31st at Severn
Beach. (P Bowerman, D Reader)
White-rumped Sandpiper at Severn Beach. August 1995. Mark
Coller.
1985: (1)
On September 12th a juvenile/ 1st winter was identified at
Severn Beach. This occurrence constitutes the first report
of this species in S. Gloucestershire. It was still present
on September 13th. (P Bowerman, B Lancastle, P Chadwick)