Dunlin on the nest

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Dunlin on the nest
Dunlin on the nest

While walking the coastal path around Balranald on North Uist one evening, I spotted this dunlin on the nest not too far from the path. The nest was located on the top of a mound among the mini dunes on the edge of the machair which allowed me to get this low level viewpoint. I used a x2 TC on the 600mm to get the tight shots without having to get too close and cause any disturbance. The Outer Hebrides is a superb place to see many of our breeding wader species and this dunlin was in the company of oystercatcher, redshank and curlew all close by, but they were further into the season and most had well grown chicks in their charge.

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Taken on: July 3, 2023
Groups appears in:   • British Wildlife    • BirdWatching Magazine    more » • BBC Springwatch (Official)    • All Birds UK    « less
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