Tringa glareola
Description of the model:
The model shows the Wood Sandpiper in breeding feathers in a standing posture looking backwards.
Susanne Henssen made the model 2001 in co-operation with Philipp Bauer (zoological preparator, Adetswil, Switzerland).
The model was cast using high quality epoxy resin, reinforced with glassfibres. It was coloured using non-fade paint and varnish. We use glass eyes.
Dimensions
bodylength ca. 21 cm.
Price
680,00 €
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Model views Tringa glareola
Tringa glareola - Wood Sandpiper
Life-size model, Close-up of the head
Tringa glareola - Wood Sandpiper
Life-size model,
close-up of the feet
Tringa glareola - Wood Sandpiper
Life-size model on a pedestal
Limosa limosa - Black-tailed Godwit
Life-size model. R.H. side view on a pedestal next to Tringa glareola
Profile Tringa glareola
Habitat
The Wood Sandpiper lives during breeding time in marshy areas or at lakes and rivers. Beyond the breeding time he can be found at lakes, ponds and other waters with muddy shores. Even if he prefer the close by of the coast he is rarely seen at the seashore.
Sources
Migrates through almost whole Europe on its way to Westafrika, where it stays during winter. Breeding areas are North Scotland, Denmark and further East.
Reference for the text:
1) KEITH; ST. et.al (1982): BLV Vogelführer. BLV Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, München; S. 499