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Dunlins

Dunlins (Charadriiformes: Scolopacidae: Calidris alpina) are relatively common wading birds found alongĀ coastal areas of the northern hemisphere. In North America they spend their winters along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, often foraging in large groups along tidal mudflats and beaches. … Continue reading

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