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Definition of Dunlins

Dunlin
Dunlin Dun"lin, n. [Prob. of Celtic origin; cf. Gael. dun hill (E. dune), and linne pool, pond, lake, E. lin.] (Zo["o]l.) A species of sandpiper (Tringa alpina); -- called also churr, dorbie, grass bird, and red-backed sandpiper. It is found both in Europe and America.

Meaning of Dunlins from wikipedia

- (15–17 in) An adult dunlin in breeding plumage shows the distinctive black belly which no other similar-sized wader possesses. In winter, dunlins are basically...
- A dunlin is a wading bird. Dunlin may also refer to: USS Dunlin, several ships in the U.S. Navy Dunlin oilfield, situated off the coast of Scotland All...
- The Dunlin oilfield is situated 195 km northeast of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, in block number 211/23a and 211/24a. It was originally operated by S****...
- gregarious, and will form flocks with other calidrid waders, particularly dunlins. Despite its European breeding range, this species is rare on p****age in...
- A flock of Dunlins and Red knots...
- USS Dunlin (AM-361) was an Admirable-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. She earned three battle stars in service in...
- five properties which include Collegio alla Querce in Florence, Italy, The Dunlin in Kiawah River, South Carolina, The Hearst Hotel in San Francisco, California...
- Bald Eagles and Gyrfalcons on the Kill Rate of Peregrine Falcons Hunting Dunlins Wintering in British Columbia". Condor. 114 (2): 290–294. doi:10.1525/cond...
- the energy they would need to fly alone. Red knots Calidris canutus and dunlins Calidris alpina were found in radar studies to fly 5 km/h (2.5 kn) faster...
- birds as meadow pipits, turnstones, common ringed plovers, grey herons, dunlins, and curlews. The landscape is mostly rocky, with some boggy areas here...