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Dunlin - Calidris alpina

Photo: Manuel Grosselet; 2010 Jun 12; France, 44; from captivity; Adult; Male; Breeding;
Song: Advertising calls consist of a rapidly repeated call and song, both given in flight. Call consists of single, low frequency humming pulses. Song a combination of wheezy "gwarrr-gwarrr-gwarrr" and high twittering whinnies.
Sound: Monty Brigham (Bird Sounds of Canada); 1975 Oct 2; Canada, Ontario; Shirley's Bay, Ottawa; Adult; Primary Sound;

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