DUNLIN

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Dunlin: Rare Migrant

As with all costal waders, Dunlin sightings are unusual in the borough.

Latest Sightings:

• 16th August 2010, 1 at Fairlop Gravel Works
• 21st April 2010, 1 on Wanstead Flats (Jubilee Pond)
• 21st April 2010, 1 at Fairlop Gravel Works
• 30th August 2009, 1 on Fairlop Gravel Works
• 20th April 2008, 1 at Fairlop Waters
• 11th May 2007, 1 at Fairlop Waters
• 25th August 2005, 1 at Fairlop Waters
• 27th May 2004,2 at Fairlop Waters
• 8th-10th May 2004 2 at Fiarlop Waters
• 29th April 2004, 1 at Farilop Waters
• 17th-18th April 2004, 1 at Fairlop Waters
• 4th September 2003, 1 at Fairlop Waters
• 31st August 2003, 1 at Fairlop Waters
• 3rd September 1980, 1 on Wanstead Flats (Alexandra Lake)
• 31st August 1980, 1 on Wanstead Flats (Alexandra Lake)
• 6th February 1979, 1 on Wanstead Flats (Jubliee Pond)

Historical Sightings:

• Dunlin are reported as having been present (but less than five times) at Hainault Forest pre 2003 by the late Mr. Mike Dennis