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Old Friday 25th September 2009, 16:05   #1
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Redshank or Spotted Redshank - Pagham, UK

Hi, could someone please confirm that this is a redshank rather than a spotted redshank ? Thanks


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Old Friday 25th September 2009, 16:10   #2
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Hi, could someone please confirm that this is a redshank rather than a spotted redshank ? Thanks
Redshank for me too.
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Old Friday 25th September 2009, 16:11   #3
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confirmed, common redshank
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Common Redshank indeed. Orange legs and bill (red legs and red only on the low jaw for Spotted).
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Old Friday 25th September 2009, 16:57   #6
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Added a spotted pic

Just to show you the comparison

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Redshanks are cool though, still love going to the coast and seeing them up close
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Bill size and shape also points towards Common Redshank.

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