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Old 28-02-11, 11:18 AM
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Hey All !

I'm sure that this is a redshank but it's legs seem a bit long. Any confirmation is most welcome.

PS You would think that by now I could ID a redshank.
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Old 28-02-11, 11:27 AM
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I'd say its definitely a redshank. Think the legs look long because you can actually see its feet, whereas normally they're obscured by mud or water.

Good pic though!
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Yes,I agree with Stuart for the reason why the legs look long....a nice Redshank shot Martyn!
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Thanx for that. I was kind of right.
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Good to see the feet like that. What is the black band on it's right leg? Mud marks or something else?
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Good to see the feet like that. What is the black band on it's right leg? Mud marks or something else?
Yes,I think it's a tide mark Peter.
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Nice red shank picture Martyn
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