Birds of Ireland: Dunlin

A dunlin is about the size of a starling and both sexes are similar — they have a relatively long, thin, slightly downcurved dark beak and relatively long dark legs.

A dunlin is about the size of a starling and both sexes are similar — they have a relatively long, thin, slightly downcurved dark beak and relatively long dark legs. 

Dunlin (Breacóg / Calidris alpina)

Dunlin are around 16-22cm long with a wingspan of 35-40cm.