Godwit, Lancs UK (1 Viewer)

Hi, Looking for confirmation that this is a Bar-tailed Godwit and not Black-tailed. I thought I could see the bar tail and it definitely has curlew like plumage, but I'm not sure if I can see upturn on the bill and whether the legs are short enough. Many Thanks

It’s a Bar-tailed for the reasons you say - also note the grey and white tones of the plumage, the bill is indeed slightly upturned. Legs always appear longer when they are reflected in water.

Hello, speaking as no great expert but having reviewed 00s of birds in my Godwit photos lately trying to pick Bars from Blacks, I would go with Bar-tailed.

The bird does appear oddly leggy but I think the water concealing the feet is giving the impression of longer legs when in fact it's very shallow. There is a little bit of movement blur on the bill which could be masking the curve too. I think that Black-tailed would have a bit more orange around the neck to display that scalloped wing pattern.

Thanks to you both, very helpful