Eurasian Rock Pipit

A dark, streaky pipit of rocky and sandy coastlines in northwest Europe, this species forages on the ground along the tideline and among seaweed-covered rocks, bobbing its tail and running in short bursts as it picks up invertebrates. It is present year-round on many coasts and is most conspicuous during the breeding season in spring and early summer, when males give a simple, repetitive song from low rocks or during a short display flight. Look for it on exposed shorelines, sea walls, and rocky headlands, especially at low tide when foraging areas are exposed.