Five Mile Bridge Killarney National Park ,Ireland (1 Viewer)

paddyenglishman

Semper in excretia sumus; solum profundum variat.

• Jun 16, 2009

• #1

As usual struggling in identification.I spotted this one sitting down on a rock at the edge of the Long Range (between the upper and mid lakes in National Park Killarney) He wasnt the least bit bothered by the motor boat and was still there on the return trip several hours later.
Thanks in anticipation of your replies
Dave

 

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Valéry Schollaert

Respect animals, don't eat or wear their body or s

• Jun 16, 2009

• #2

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)

 

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Cheshire Birder

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• Jun 16, 2009

• #3

Agreed

 

paddyenglishman

Semper in excretia sumus; solum profundum variat.

• Jun 16, 2009

• #4

Wow that way quick , I did entertain the idea it was a Sandpiper but i wasnt sure because of it being a Freshwater area

 

Valéry Schollaert

Respect animals, don't eat or wear their body or s

• Jun 16, 2009

• #5

Long tail is typical!

 

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Cheshire Birder

Well-known member

• Jun 16, 2009

• #6

Almost constant tail bobbing is also a good pointer in the field for Common Sand.