Calidris alpina; dunlins are inhabitants of coastal wetlands and mud flats. In summer it is easy to recognize by its blackish belly (much like the golden plover in summer cloak). On Iceland, it is common along all coastal regions wherever suitable habitat exists. It can however also be found breeding in highland regions, be it rather rare. In winter they migrate south-east where they can be found in large feeding flocks along European coastal mud flats.
BIRDS OF ICELAND : Calidris alpina, Dunlin
A brief introduction to Iceland birds
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
- unless stated otherwise
Text & Photographs by Dick Vuijk
- unless stated otherwise
Other Wader and Stilt species
Other Wader and Stilt species
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OTHER PHOTO'S:
Photo of a dunlin trying to find food in the water
Photo of a dunlin trying to find food in mud