Dunlin

"Calidris alpina"

This small wading bird has a slightly down curved bill and is greyish brown with pale belly. It has black legs and bill but at certain times can have a reddish back and black belly.

They are approximately 16 to 20cm in length

They have a wingspan of 35 to 40cm

They weigh in at between 40 and 50g

There are 9,600 breeding pairs in the uk

Dunlin