Kidwely Quay Today - Curlew or Whimbrel? (1 Viewer)

ClarkWGriswold

Carpe Carpum

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #1

No excuses today. I was on my own without the children. A quick look (ok permit me one )through the bins and I put this down as a curlew. Looking through the photos now and I'm doubting myself. Am I right to do so?

Any pointers as to why it is what it is would be much appreciated. The strength of the markings on the head are throwing me along with the length of the bill.

Any help appreciated,B

Rich

 

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tconzemi

Tom

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #2

ClarkWGriswold said:

I'm doubting myself. Am I right to do so?

The strength of the markings on the head are throwing me along with the bill

Rich

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Yes and me too

 

W

Welsh Peregrine

Well-known member

• Jul 21, 2013

• #3

Whimbrel for me

 

chris butterworth

aka The Person Named Above

• Jul 21, 2013

• #4

Another for Whimbrel. The head pattern is right and the bill shape, particularly in #4 ( allowing for forshortening ) looks right.

Chris

 

ClarkWGriswold

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #5

That's brilliant. Thanks Tom, WP and Chris. :t:I thought it was different to this one (nearer) taken on the other side of the Quay whilst looking through the pictures.

 

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tarzzz

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #6

Last one looks like Curlew with much contrast in plumage.

//Ben

 

ClarkWGriswold

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• Jul 21, 2013

• #7

Cheers Ben. I had this one down as Curlew with Dunlin and Common Sandpiper in the background.

Rich