waders, Goldcliff Lagoons (1 Viewer)

[marnixR]

two types of waders i've seen earlier today at the Goldcliff Lagoons, just to the east of the RSPB Newport Wetlands

i think the first one could be a black-tailed godwit in winter plumage, the second one could be a group of dunlins - i've added a third picture showing how they compare in size with a lapwing

are my provisional IDs anywhere near the mark, or am i miles off ?

 

[WACCOE]

1st is a Greenshank rest correct.

 

[marnixR]

bill not long enough for a godwit ?

 

[Tarsiger]

Greenshank as suggested
Russ

 

[Foxy]

Greenshank and Dunlin

 

[marnixR]

thank you all

 

[Scridifer]

bill not long enough for a godwit ?

Also note subtle 'up-curve' of bill.

Chris

 

[marnixR]

Also note subtle 'up-curve' of bill.

Chris

thanks, i'll try and keep that mind for the future