Turnstones
Quick Facts
Scientific name: Arenaria interpres
Size: Approx 24cm long
Distribution: Found all round the UK coast
Months seen: All year round but more often July to May
Life Span: Average 9 years (source BTO)
Habitat: Coastal areas
Food: Invertebrates, molluscs and crustaceans
Special features: In summer Turnstones have a mottled, chestnut and black plumage on their back and white underparts. In winter the plumage is more grey-brown on the back. The head is black and white with a dark grey beak and the legs are orange.
The name comes from the way Turnstones walk along the shoreline flipping stones and shells over to look for food items.
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