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Common Sandpiper
Photograph Copyright © 2000 John Rochester.
The Common Sandpipers of the Derbyshire Peak District have been the
subject of prolonged investigation by Dr Derek Yalden at Manchester University.
Although it has been recorded in the area in every month, winter records are
scarce and it is mostly a summer visitor and passage migrant, on average
arriving in early April. Most breeding territories are in the west, around
reservoir perimeters and the upland streams and rivers. The river Derwent and
the Upper Derwentdale reservoirs are prime examples and hold many pairs in
most years. More detail can be found in "Birds
of the Sheffield Area". There are few breeding records east of the
City. Most have left the breeding areas by the end of September, with passage
birds continuing into October and occasionally November, when they can be seen
at more easterly localities such as Carr Vale, Old Denaby, RVCP or Thrybergh
Res. These photographs were taken on the River Derwent at Chatsworth by John
Rochester, on 8th June 2000.
More info and photographs of Common Sandpipers, taken by Carl
Corbidge and Richard Hill. Last updated
8th July 2001.
Photograph Copyright © 2000 John Rochester.
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