New species showcase - dunlin

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New species showcase - dunlin

The third of our showcases explores the importance of dunlin as an indicator species for peatland health, and the threats facing them, including forestry plantations on peatlands.

Throughout 2024, the Peatland Programme is celebrating peatland biodiversity through a series of monthly showcases featuring a particular peatland species or species group. 

Our latest species showcase focuses on the charismatic dunlin, a wading bird that mostly breeds on upland moors and bogs. They are an important indicator species for peatland health, but face many threats including loss of habitat through forestry planting on peatlands. 

Read our species showcase to find out more

Dunlin standing amongst vegetation

Dunlin (Calidris alpina). Credit RSPB

If you have a peatland story you’d like to share through one of our showcases, please get in touch at info@iucn.org.uk.