Shorebirds at the Beach

Sanderlings at the beach (photo from Wikimedia) 14 August 2026 Going to the beach? You’re certain to see shorebirds but who are they? They may be difficult to identify if they’re not in breeding plumage. To give you some practice, check out this video by Get to Know Nature. Filmed at the New Jersey shore, it highlights six species. You might not see a piping plover at your beach. They are Near Threatened. video embedded from Get To Know Nature on YouTube Good luck and have fun!