Algarve Wader (1 Viewer)

[ndsutcliffe]

Taken at first light this morning, so quality pretty poor I'm afraid. Lots of Redshanks around and a few Greenshanks, but this bird had a longer bill - I think I can detect a slight droop at the tip of the bill as well (in img 6238). Also a strong white forehead, so was wondering Spotted Redshank? Not seen one there before, so seeking confirmation/correction.

 

[Butty]

Yes.

 

[THE_FERN]

I'm sure you're right about bill length. Here, I immediately latched on to the uniform pale grey of the bird, the white forehead/dark lores, and red bill base (visible in at least one pic) as id pointers

 

[Butty]

...and one can kid oneself that the red bill-base is lower mandible only (à la spotted redshank), but the photo quality is too poor (no offence) to be sure of that. Anyway, the bill structure (length, fineness) nails it 👍🏼

 

[THE_FERN]

...and one can kid oneself that the red bill-base is lower mandible only (à la spotted redshank), but the photo quality is too poor (no offence) to be sure of that. Anyway, the bill structure (length, fineness) nails it 👍🏼

Actually fairly clear for me but still. Can see upper mandible is black, lower red

 

[ndsutcliffe]

Thanks both.

Actually fairly clear for me but still. Can see upper mandible is black, lower red