Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) in breeding plumage, in shallow water. Denmark, May.

Marie Read / Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularius), with head submerged as it jabs at underwater prey, Caroline, New York, USA, May.

Roger Powell / Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) watching from the top of an old post. Karigasniemi, Inari, Finnish Lapland, May.

David Tipling / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) wintering along coastal creek at Thornham Norfolk, England, UK. December

Claudio Contreras / Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularia), Copalita River mouth, Huatulco Bays National Park, southern Mexico, November

Melvin Grey / Spotted sandpiper (Actitis macularia) adult, at breeding area, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, June.

Melvin Grey / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) adult perched on tree over nesting area, Munio, Finland.

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) in water, Oman, December

Juan Carlos Munoz / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) wading, Shumen, Bulgaria, April.

Juan Carlos Munoz / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) in wetland, Shumen, Bulgaria, April.

Juan Carlos Munoz / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) wading, Shumen, Bulgaria, April.

Juan Carlos Munoz / Spotted redshank (Tringa erythropus) on water, Shumen, Bulgaria, April.