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Old 23-05-11, 08:36 PM
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On a recent trip to Isle of Mull I saw lots of wading birds and managed to identify them all except this one. He kept moving too quickly to get a good look at his head but I don't think its a sandpiper like the others, am I right?
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You forgot to post a photo......
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Old 23-05-11, 09:02 PM
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I think its a Dunlin.....
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Yes, dunlin.
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Thanks guys, thought it was but wanted a more experienced opinion!
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