Ruddy Turnstone
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Rocky shores, harbours.
Diet: Invertebrates under stones.
Best time to spot: Flips pebbles to feed.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
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Similar birds
- Purple SandpiperRare · Rocky shores (winter)
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- European ShagUncommon · Rocky coasts
- Black Wheatear · Rocky areas (extreme vagrant)
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