The Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) is a slender, long-legged wader that migrates through the UAE, primarily during spring and autumn, with some individuals overwintering in the region. Preferring shallow wetlands, mudflats, and the edges of lakes and lagoons, it is often seen foraging in small groups or alongside other waders, picking insects, crustaceans, and small aquatic prey from the water. Its delicate build, fine straight bill, and pale plumage distinguish it from similar species. As a long-distance migrant, the Marsh Sandpiper breeds in central Asia and Russia, traveling south to wintering grounds across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.