Curlew Sandpiper
The curlew sandpiper is a small wader. It is a long-distance migrant, breeding in the bogs and coastal lowlands of the Siberian Arctic, arriving there in June and staying until August or September. After the breeding season, it migrates south to spend the winter in Africa and along the coasts of Oceania and southern Eurasia, occupying tidal mudflats and saltpans.
Summary from Wikipedia
In Türkiye
Passes through Türkiye on migration; it is rarely recorded in midwinter or midsummer.
Most records in May and August–September.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
2,294 records from Türkiye · #242 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The curlew sandpiper has a down-curved bill, turns brick-red in summer, and breeds on Arctic tundra.
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