Dunlin (calidris alpina)
Posted in Bird Watchers Series on Jan 10th, 2008
Dunlin (calidris alpina)
The Dunlin is a small sandpiper, and is among the world’s most widespread shorebirds. This beautiful little sandpiper has two plumages: in summertime, while breeding, it has a black belly and reddish back. In winter, it is dull gray. The Dunlin is about seven inches in length with a wingspan of [...]