Wildlife

UK Spotted Redshank and Greenshank Migration

Conservation and welfare of spotted redshanks and greenshanks as passage migrants through UK wetlands.

Key Facts

Spotted redshanks breed in Siberia and pass through UK wetlands in spring and autumn
Greenshanks breed in Scottish moorland and are passage migrants elsewhere
Both species probe mud with sensitive bills in shallow water habitats
UK wetland restoration has benefited passage wader species alongside breeding birds
Migration timing data from these species contributes to climate change monitoring

Welfare Considerations

Individual spotted redshanks and greenshanks benefit from productive UK wetlands as stopover fuelling sites, with habitat management supporting migration welfare.

What You Can Do

Support RSPB and Wildlife Trust wetland creation at key migration staging sites
Record spotted redshank and greenshank sightings to assist population monitoring
Visit wetland nature reserves during spring and autumn migration seasons