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Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Description:

The Dunlin is a familiar shorebird around the world, where its bright reddish back and black belly, and long, drooping bill distinguish it from nearly all other shorebirds. It breeds across the top of both North America and Eurasia, and winters along coasts around the northern hemisphere.

Habitat:

feeding on mudflats of Pillar Point Harbor

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DonnaPomeroy
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DonnaPomeroy

San Mateo, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 20, 2012
Submitted on Apr 25, 2012

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