curlewsandpiper1980
Well-known member
Location: Faro wetlands, south Portugal
Date: 23 Dec 2024
Possible spotted redshank?
I looked in the saltmarsh and there were several shanks around. There was at least one greenshank, several redshanks, most of them seemed to be just common redshanks, but a couple of birds looked to be spotted redshanks, a bird which I never saw.
Would you confirm ID based on photo provided?
I know the bird occurs in these wetlands, in wintertime. And I was looking for an elegant bird, with a longer bill, and paller plumage. But these are tricky traits to pick from afar.
Date: 23 Dec 2024
Possible spotted redshank?
I looked in the saltmarsh and there were several shanks around. There was at least one greenshank, several redshanks, most of them seemed to be just common redshanks, but a couple of birds looked to be spotted redshanks, a bird which I never saw.
Would you confirm ID based on photo provided?
I know the bird occurs in these wetlands, in wintertime. And I was looking for an elegant bird, with a longer bill, and paller plumage. But these are tricky traits to pick from afar.