Dunlin (Calidris alpina)

Dunlin (Calidris alpina)

Dunlin are common shorebirds along the coast in winter. They can be seen at inland lakes in migration in late fall when there are mudflats.

Falls Lake, Durham Co., NC 10/16/10.

Dunlin (Calidris alpina)

Falls Lake, Durham Co., NC 10/16/10.

Dunlin (Calidris alpina)

Having a scratch.

Shackleford Banks, Carteret Co., NC 10/30/05.

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