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Old 07-10-10, 05:01 PM
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Default golden plover..............?

Think it is but i would like it confirmed thanx.........!
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Old 07-10-10, 05:08 PM
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probably a big dunlin..............lol
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It's a Knot moulting to winter plumage, you can still see traces of the reddish colouring on the breast

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Big Dunlin no, knot 100%
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Old 07-10-10, 05:39 PM
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I blame alan.......................hehe
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Just for the record - I hadn't even arrived when you were all plovered-up
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Knot a Golden Plover


I'll get my coat.
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I'll get my coat.

Its more than likely got your Tripod bag too

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Its more than likely got your Tripod bag too

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