North Norfolk, UK (1 Viewer)

[Luke16]

Can anyone confirm ID on the bird(s) in this picture? On the right appears to be a Kestrel. I'd be grateful for confirmation on these though. It was taken a couple of weeks ago in Sheringham.

Luke

 

[AllanM]

The lower bird looks like a Grey Plover

 

[MTem]

Can't see a black 'armpit', so I'd opt for Golden, or possibly a Sanderling (short bill).
Can't help much on the raptor though the tail does look a bit 'forked' for a Kestrel (moult effect?)

 

[AllanM]

:-C That's weird, could have sworn when I zoomed in originally it looked black underneath!

Edit: Just figured out that a change in the angle of my laptop screen can make the underside of the bird look dark or light! Weird, I need a new laptop, Mum.

 

[Luke16]

Thanks for the replies - some good pointers and info.

 

[norwichbirder87]

Skylarks

 

[MTem]

Skylarks

My God Carruthers, I do believe he's right .....

Luke - you obviously thought they were bigger at the time, but the features do fit much better for Skylarks.

Mick

 

[Gladiator96]

Skylarks

Agreed. There's no way the bird on the right is a kestrel.