Dunlin

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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.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Anja Murray: Skylark, lapwing and the dangers of shifting baseline syndrome

My generation is lucky in many ways... to have the privilege to experience wild orchids in abundance, to bask in the soundscape of skylark and cuckoo. We are also the last generations with the potential to turn the current trajectory around

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Islands of Ireland: Are ye right there for a trip to Illaunaclaggin, are ye right?

The West Clare Railway might have had notorious timetable issues — but the ducks, geese, swans, and other birds have no problem getting onto or off this island

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

Are Leesiders' expectations realistic?

The code of Gaelic football evolves more regularly than fashion trends in Milan these days but maybe we, as people of the Association, are being naive in thinking tradition will take a back-seat during this time-period of constant game-change and -tweaking.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015