The Dunlin is a widespread and handsome sandpiper that raises its young in the expansive wetlands of northern Alaska. This vast wilderness isn't just a stunning landscape—it's the breeding grounds for almost 8 million waterbirds and is vital to other migratory species and Indigenous communities. Recent actions by the Department of Interior have highlighted the importance of this region by proposing to protect 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve. By safeguarding America's Arctic, w

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66K views · 1.5K reactions | Dunlin feed around the saline lagoons at the nature reserve, especially at high tide. They rapidly probe the mud in the hunt for worms and shrimp - plenty of protein-rich food to renew their feathers. Barry Yates Sussex Wildlife Trust #discoverryeharbour | Rye Harbour Nature Reserve | Facebook