Small Wader, Fife (1 Viewer)

[Gander]

I'm already accepting that the photo may not be good enough for a definitive ID, however, I invite thoughts on the bird behind the Common Sandpiper. I don't think I even realised it was there when I took the shot, only noticing it on the computer screen this evening.

Photo was taken today at inland pool.

 

[Butty]

Redshank having a bath? Dunno.
I think you ought to tell people where Fife is.

 

[Andy Lakin]

I'm struggling to make much out on my tablet but the bird in the background seems a decent size I.e Redshank size ish. Definitely not smaller (it may look totally different on a bigger screen tho!)

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello,
any more photos? Instant gut feeling was 1cy Redshank (despite beeing not obviously larger than the Common SP). But after downloading the picture I struggled to find reasons.
I cant make this bird into a Dunlin, but I accept that it might well be a pitfall picture of this species.
And after looing at the picture a long time, I thought it might well be a pitfall of a Wood Sandpiper.

Is it possible to suggest two species here? Its either a Redshank or a Wood sandpiper. Happy to be corrected!

Edit: I have more confidence after Butty and Andy said its a Redshank. Thanks!

 

[THE_FERN]

Redshank for me

 

[stevethehydra]

Bill looks shorter than that of the Common Sandpiper, absolutely as well as relatively - is that possible for Redshank? I'm wondering if the notoriously variable Ruff could be an option worth considering.

 

[THE_FERN]

Bill looks shorter than that of the Common Sandpiper, absolutely as well as relatively - is that possible for Redshank? I'm wondering if the notoriously variable Ruff could be an option worth considering.

Face pattern is wrong. Bill of common sand blends into the stony background making it appear longer. The redshank looks to have the longer bill to me (as it should)

 

[wheatearlp]

Another vote for Redshank.