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Dunlin - Western Isles Birds
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Dunlin - Isle of Lewis - Western Isles Bird Sightings
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU20014
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU2091
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU2092
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The dunlin has a distinctive call which sounds like a "pea whistle"
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Dunlin - These birds have moderately long blackish legs
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Dunlin at Garry - You can see in this photo the slightly downcurved bill
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU2093
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU2091
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU2090
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Dunlin - these birds walk across the mud and in shallow water with their heads lowered looking for food.
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Dunlins have a short, rasping trill. They also have a purring song in flight.
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Dunlin on Garry Beach - Isle of Lewis - Western Isles - Scotland Bird Sightings
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU20011
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Dunlin leading the Plovers
Ref:DU20017
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU20013
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Dunlin on Reef Beach - May 2010 - Isle of Lewis - Western Isles - Scotland Bird Sightings
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Dunlin on Reef Beach - May 2010 - Isle of Lewis - Western Isles - Scotland Bird Sightings
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The dunlin has a slightly downcurved bill and a black belly in the summer months.
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU20014
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU20015
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU20016
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The dunlin has a distinctive call which sounds like a "pea whistle"
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This dunlin seemed to be leading the two ringed plovers in flight at Reef Beach - Western Isles Birds
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This dunlin looks so comfortable - these birds sometimes wade quite deeply.
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Dunlin - Isle Of Lewis
Ref:DU20018
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Dunlin in Flight - Isle of Lewis - Western Isles - Scotland Bird Sightings
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| Bird Overview - Dunlin |
Family |
Sandpipers and Allies |
Latin name |
Calidris alpina |
Population |
Common |
Similar Species |
Knot
Curlew Sandpiper
Sanderling
Little Stint |
Description |
A small wading bird the dunlins cover a variety of habitats. Dunlins have a slightly down-curved bill and a distinctive black belly patch in breeding plumage in the summer. in winter plumage they have completely clean flanks and bellies .In flight, the Dunlin is one of many small waders which show a pale wing bar and white sides to the tail. Dunlins have a slightly hunched appearance |
Size |
16 - 20 cm
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Habitat |
The dunlin is found in a range of habitats - from coastal marshes to beaches to riverbanks and freshwater rivers - although mainly coastal areas.
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Food |
Insects - snails and worms - these birds will wade quite deeply - probing to pick up the worms and snails etc
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Voice |
The dunlin has a distinctive call which sounds like a "pea whistle"
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Breeding |
The curlews breed between April and July. Incubation is 27 - 29 days and the young fledge at 5 weeks. These birds nest on the ground in low vegetation. After breeding the curlews head to the coast
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Misc. Info |
When breeding dunlins seek out a wide range of grassy areas - meadows, moors. Dunlins are ground nesters and are especially vulnerable to mammal predators - so pairs sometimes have several breeding attempts before they are successful. They have 4 eggs and one brood - May - July. |
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Should you have any queries or comments in connection with the information I have given in relation to the birds ( all comments or assistance welcome as I am only a novice bird spotter) - please email your feedback to chris@gcwweb.com
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