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Old 20-09-10, 06:58 AM
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Saw this wader on the Isle of Wight which was about 8 inches long. I've looked in my book and the only thing it's similar to is a Turnstone. Would be grateful if somebody could verify that for me, many thanks.
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Old 20-09-10, 08:02 AM
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I would say so, yeah.
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Thanks for that Martyn
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That is a lovely photo of the turnstone, Debsie!
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