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Waders

Common Sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Winter visitorHigh timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalAug 29
PeakJan 2
Regular departureMay 1
Prime windowDec 19 – Jan 16

Habitat

Primary
Riverbanks / reservoir edges
Secondary
Mud, gravel and concrete water margins
Elevation
Lowland–foothill

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Mae Hia Agricultural College
~8–10 kmMedium-High confidence

Where to look

  1. Chiang Dao paddies
  2. Mae Hia Agricultural College
  3. Tha Ton / Mae Kok River
  4. Thung Mak Num–Nong Khiad Bridge
  5. Mae Taeng Irrigation Project

Evidence & sources

Mae Hia: checklist/site-confirmed. Other ranked locations retain the previously validated evidence mix; see Location source(s).

Biological/status source