Habitat: Similar to that of the Dunlin. The Curlew Sandpiper is a breeding bird of the East Asian Arctic region, spending the winter and migration period on mudflats and river estuaries.

Appearance: In Europe, a migratory bird in spring and autumn. In Belgium and the Netherlands, a small number pass through.

Breeding season: June to mid-August, nest on the ground, both parents incubate 4 eggs.

Characteristics: Length 19-22 cm, wingspan 37-42 cm, weight 58 grams, age unknown.

Food: Insects, small crustaceans and seeds as a supplement.