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Whimbrel.
peterow

Whimbrel. (Numenius phaeopus.)

Told you I wouldn't give up on them Chris. Went back later, opposite side of river, counted 51 in total.
Location
Anchor Fields, Eccleston, Lancashire.
Date taken
27-4-16.
Scientific name
Numenius phaeopus.
Equipment used
Fuji Bridge Camera.
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Great goodness Pete.... I've never seen more than singletons, except once up on their breeding moor on Fetlar.

What a great experience that must have been. Very well done lad.

Think Chri'll be spitting blood LOL.
 
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Nice one Pete, I knew you would go back. It was a great sight to see them today in such numbers and a good day out, many tfs.
 
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Oh my! 51 Whimbrel at one sighting. That's amazing and wonderful Pete. A lovely group shot guy.
 
That makes for a proper football team! Wonderful setting & shot of this group, Pete!! tfs.
 

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