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Calidris alpina
An adult Dunlin in breeding plumage shows the distinctive black belly which no other similar-sized wader possesses. The winter Dunlin is basically grey above and white below. Juveniles are brown above with two whitish "V" shapes on the back. They usually have black marks on the flanks or belly and show a strong white wingbar in flight The legs and slightly decurved bill are black.
Coastal mudflats or sandy beaches
Spotted on Oct 30, 2009
Submitted on Feb 5, 2012
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wonderful capture