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    Collared Pratincole, UK?

    Thank you Steve. Lapwing was a species that crossed my mind but I did not consider missing tail feathers. As you allude to, I also considered the impression of narrow wings sufficient to assume this was not a Lapwing, but there is no reason why the angle might not give a misleading appearance...
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    Collared Pratincole, UK?

    My apologies, date is 23rd of May give or take a day. I also did update the text when I realised I had been spelling "Pratincole" wrong. Thank you for your input, I do see the similarity with Green Sandpiper and I guess that didn't cross my mind. I am of course not "taking it any further" but...
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    Collared Pratincole, UK?

    Thanks Alexander. Unfortunately there are no more images. I would suggest if it is a Pratincole it is much more likely to be Collared given there was one in the area at the time and no records of a Black-winged in the UK since 2019. Of course, however, I am no expert and always willing to learn.
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    Collared Pratincole, UK?

    Size comparison attached. Marsh Harrier to the left, Oyc to the right and Swift below to the right - although of course some were closer to me than others so there may be some slightly obscured perception issues.
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    Collared Pratincole, UK?

    Hi all, I had two sightings of what I now believe to be a Collared Pratincole in Norfolk a few weeks back. For those who know the area, the first sighting was along Beach Road in Salthouse. I caught a glimpse of a bird fly up from the marshes and across the road towards Cley and was instantly...
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