The presence of this medium-sized shorebird often is announced by its high-pitched ringing call as it forages along rocky coastlines amid crashing waves.

Unlike most shorebirds, Wandering tattler is a loner and is rarely encountered in flocks. Loose aggregations may sometimes be found together strung out along jetties in migration.

The Wandering tattler is a fairly common migrant during spring and fall along the entire Oregon Coast.

Hear the call of the Wandering tattler

Photo by Dave Budeau, ODFW