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A pair of waders
Jaysan

A pair of waders (Calidris alpina)

Have decided to bit the bullet and learn to ID waders. Seems a steep learning curve. A juvenile dunlin and a redshank.
Habitat
Mudflats
Location
Musselburgh
Date taken
Sept 2020
Scientific name
Calidris alpina
Equipment used
Canon 100-400, EOS R
A lovely capture of these two and interesting to see the size difference.
 
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A lovely double capture of these two Waders Jaysan!
 
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LOL Redshanks are easy as long as you can see the legs !!! Some of the others are a nightmare, aren't they. They all seem to be mottled brown don't you think.

That's a terrific picture you've taken of this duo Sandeep - many thanks for showing it to us my friend.
 

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