Turnstone
Scientific name: Arenaria interpres
The turnstone can be spotted fluttering around large stones on rocky and gravelly shores, flipping them over to look for prey. It can even lift rocks as big as its own body! Although a migrant to the UK, it can be seen all year-round as different populations arrive throughout the seasons.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 21-24cmWingspan: 54cm
Weight: 120g
Average lifespan: 9 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).