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Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

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.

Habitat:

Upper Texas Coast (UTC) 079 PINE GULLY PARK: This multi-use facility offers another view of Galveston Bay, and the trees within the park are worth inspecting for migrant landbirds. The wetland has been restored within this park, and should be checked for waterbirds.

Notes:

Smaller birds are Sanderlings

Reference Links:

Dunlin, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Tom15
You're welcome gatorfellows. The other birds in the picture are Sanderling. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/sanderling/id
Tom15
The larger birds with the downcurved bills are winter plumaged Dunlin. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/dunlin/id

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Birds of Texas
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Shorebirds of the Gulf Coast
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State Parks, NWR, WMA's of Texas

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PublishedMarch 14, 2013

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