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Hudsonian Whimbrel
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Hudsonian Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus hudsonicus)

Cracking views of the very confiding Hudsonian Whimbrel at Perranuthnoe on Saturday morning, well worth the scramble across the rocks to get to it. It seems to have a problem with its left leg though. Not seen the red mark on previous shots
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Habitat
Rocky Beach
Location
Perranuthnoe, Cornwall
Date taken
05/03/16
Scientific name
Numenius phaeopus hudsonicus
Equipment used
Canon 5D Mark III, 600mm f4 lens
MTem
Great image of this wanderer. Just wish it would wander a bit closer.....
 
delia todd
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That's a super picture to get of this rare visitor WW.

He posed so nicely for you, didn't he. Many thanks for sharing this image with us lad.
 
Kits
Fantastic pose and detail of this lovely bird.
 

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British Rarities
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