Dunlin in grassland where they breed, (the machair) where all the waders look for predators harrying them protecting their chicks.

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Size: 4320px × 2880px
Location: North Uist, Outer Hebrides Scotland
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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