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Sy V · Sunday 21st June 2009, 07:36

At 0430 this morning in pretty poor light I thought these were Commons, but now I've got home and processed the images and seen the long (ish) bills I'm more inclined to Greens...
I'd appreciate some assistance.

joshjenkinsshaw · Sunday 21st June 2009, 07:40

Green sand

Sy V · Sunday 21st June 2009, 08:09

Many thanks Josh.

Clive A · Sunday 21st June 2009, 08:09

Yes, Green.

Sy V · Sunday 21st June 2009, 08:10

Cheers Clive!

birding maniac · Sunday 21st June 2009, 08:18

Green.

Sy V · Sunday 21st June 2009, 09:32

Thanks BM!

dan pointon · Sunday 21st June 2009, 11:09

Things that rule out Common include the spangly patterning on the mantle and head, the lack of a pale arm band, and the more obvious dark on the breast unbroken by any pale. General coloration overall darker better for Green too.

Sy V · Sunday 21st June 2009, 11:18

Cheers Dan.
In my defence, I was having a nightmare morning (see my 'Wader (UK)' thread) and it was very gloomy!

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Sy V Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 52.3716 Deg N, 002.0439 Deg W Posts: 4,277 Blog Entries: 86 My location	Cheers Dan. In my defence, I was having a nightmare morning (see my 'Wader (UK)' thread) and it was very gloomy! __________________ Simon My Gallery - Regularly Updated Last edited by Sy V : Sunday 21st June 2009 at 12:08.
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Sunday 21st June 2009, 07:40	#2
joshjenkinsshaw Kent Birder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Knockholt, Kent, UK Posts: 760	Green sand

Sunday 21st June 2009, 08:09	#4
Clive A Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Derbyshire, England. Posts: 1,798	Yes, Green.

Sunday 21st June 2009, 08:18	#6
birding maniac Michael M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Durham Posts: 1,701	Green.

Sunday 21st June 2009, 11:09	#8
dan pointon Can't Stop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Staffs Posts: 3,265	Things that rule out Common include the spangly patterning on the mantle and head, the lack of a pale arm band, and the more obvious dark on the breast unbroken by any pale. General coloration overall darker better for Green too.

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