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Dunlin and Ringed Plover flock, TIree
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Tiree
Large mixed flock of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula), taken by Rebecca Dickson. Hundreds of birds were observed in the fields, including a Dunlin with a yellow leg flag from ringing. Unfortunately it was not possible to read at this distance.
11 May 2024
Eiders and Herring Gull, Tiree
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Tiree
A pair of Eider Ducks (Somateria mollissima) were not impressed by the sudden appearance of a Herring Gull (Larus argentatus). Dunlin (Calidris alpina), Sanderling (Calidris alba), and Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) can also be seen on the shore.
09 May 2024
Ringed Plover approaching nest, Strachur
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CEP - Argyllshire
Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) approaching its nest, Strachur, 1972. Scanned from a slide taken by CE Palmar
28 November 2016
Ringed plover nest with 4 eggs, South Lanarkshire
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South Lanarkshire
Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) nest with clutch of 4 eggs, Crawfordjohn, South Lanarkshire, taken by Stephen Inglis as part of an academic research project.
07 June 2019
Ringed plover, dunlin, solway
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) and Dunlin (Calidris alpina) by the shore in Solway
25 April 2004
Ringed plover, dunlin, solway
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) and Dunlin (Calidris alpina) by the shore in Solway
25 April 2004
Ringed plover, dunlin, solway
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) and Dunlin (Calidris alpina) by the shore in Solway
25 April 2004
Ringed plover, Coll
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Coll Southwest
Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) foraging in a field on Coll
14 May 2017
Ringed plover, Coll
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Coll Southwest
Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) foraging in a field on Coll
14 May 2017
Whimbrel, Gott Bay,Tiree
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Tiree - Scarinish and Gott Bay
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), Gott Bay,Tiree, both taking off - the one on the left is bending its legs, and the one on the right is running, both to prepare for lift-off.
