Dunlin (Calidris alpina)

A very common wader of coastal areas, frequently encountered on passage inland and the 'benchmark' wader for comparison wiuth other small waders. In Summer plumage, the black belly makes it unmistakable.

Dunlin nice pose Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7242

Dunlin nice pose Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7242



Dunlin nice pose Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7261

Dunlin nice pose Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7261



Dunlin probing for food Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7289

Dunlin probing for food Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7289



Dunlin side rear view Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7264

Dunlin side rear view Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7264



Dunlin full frame Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7280

Dunlin full frame Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7280



Dunlin feeding Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7228

Dunlin feeding Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7228



Dunlin asleep Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7234

Dunlin asleep Chanonry Point 12 5 11 IMG_7234



Dunlin Chanonry Point 12 5 11 MG_7281

Dunlin Chanonry Point 12 5 11 MG_7281



Dunlin x 4 VP 27 2 11 IMG_7771

Dunlin x 4 VP 27 2 11 IMG_7771



Dunlin flock flight Cley 27 9 11 IMG_1860

Dunlin flock flight Cley 27 9 11 IMG_1860



Dunlin flock flight Wallasey 2 3 10 IMG_7422

Dunlin flock flight Wallasey 2 3 10 IMG_7422



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