noun
- a small sandpiper, especially the sanderling
Usage: ornithology
Examples
- The sandling scurried along the water’s edge, chasing retreating waves.
- Birdwatchers spotted several sandlings feeding on the beach at low tide.
- The small sandling blended perfectly with the wet sand as it searched for food.
- During migration season, sandlings gather in large flocks along the coastline.
- The sandling’s quick movements made it difficult to photograph clearly.