Wader ID in Kent (1 Viewer)

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planetx

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• Oct 6, 2017

• #1

Evening all.
I’m more of a raptor spotter thus my sea and shore bird identification skills are rather lacking.

Could this be a Grey Plover?

Thanks in advance

 

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Jane Turner

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• Oct 6, 2017

• #2

yes!

 

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planetx

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• Oct 6, 2017

• #3

Thank yooooou

 

John Cantelo

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• Oct 6, 2017

• #4

Since we share a hometown (and an interest in raptors), I suggest that if you want to sharpen your shorebird identification skills then regular visits to Oare (Faversham) where waders are present in good numbers and often fairly close. Tomorrow would be a good time since the site is hosting two rarities (Wilson's Phalarope & Long-billed Dowitcher) plus Little Stints, Curlew Sandpipers, Dunlins, Lapwings, Grey & Golden Plovers, etc. There are usually a few helpful birders about too if you get stuck!

 

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planetx

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• Oct 6, 2017

• #5

Thanks John that’s really helpful.

 

John Cantelo

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• Oct 6, 2017

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planetx said:

Thanks John that’s really helpful.

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You might also like to join the Kent Ornithological Society (https://kentos.org.uk/) and/or the Canterbury RSPB Group (http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/canterbury/events/) both of which regularly run field trips in the county,