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Dunlin

Dunlin

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23 hours ago door Ron
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The Dunlin is one of the most widespread and numerous small shorebirds, often forming large flocks on mudflats. Its distinctive down-curved bill and black belly patch in breeding plumage make it identifiable.
Where to spot
Breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic tundras across Eurasia and North America. Winters extensively along temperate and tropical coasts worldwide, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America.
How to spot
Look for its medium size among 'peeps' (small sandpipers), its moderately long, slightly down-curved bill, and its active probing. In breeding plumage, the prominent black belly patch is a key identifier. In non-breeding plumage, it is dull grayish-brown above and whitish below.
When to spot
Visible during migration periods (spring and autumn) at various wetland habitats, and throughout the non-breeding season (late summer to spring) on coastal mudflats and estuaries.
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Dunlins are highly social birds, often forming massive, synchronized flocks (murmurations) during migration and winter, creating spectacular aerial displays.
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Ron
23 hours ago
Dunlin
Hejsager Strand, Region Syddanmark
Spotted Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
+35
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Jacco
Jacco
2 weeks ago
Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
+50
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Patricia
Patricia
1 month ago
Dunlin
Den Helder, Noord-Holland
Spotted Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
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Frauke
Frauke
1 month ago
Dunlin
Sitka, Alaska
Spotted Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
+65
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Josan Ritsema
Josan Ritsema
1 month ago
Dunlin
Schiermonnikoog, Fryslân
Spotted Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
1 month ago
Dunlin
Oosterend, Noord-Holland
Spotted Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
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Dennis Versteeg
Dennis Versteeg
2 months ago
Dunlin
Tömörkény,
Spotted Dunlin
Spotted Dunlin
+15
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Ron
1 year ago
Dunlin
Harlingen, Fryslân
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