Is this a Curlew Sandpiper or a Dunlin?

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Figure 1. Side-view showing elongated profile and bill length to good effect. Copyright of Brian E. Small© 2000

Figure 2. Another side-view similar to the original photo. Copyright of Brian E. Small© 2000

Figure 3. Head on, showing detail of the breast streaking. Note the forehead is a little overexposed. Copyright of Brian E. Small© 2000

Figure 4. Copyright of Brian E. Small© 2000

Figure 5. Copyright of Brian E. Small© 2000

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For a series of pictures of a Curlew Sandpiper (presumed to be in 2nd calender year) taken by Richard Millington at Cley, England click here