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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: argo12 on August 18, 2014, 09:16:48 PM

Title: Lesser Yellowlegs
Post by: argo12 on August 18, 2014, 09:16:48 PM

A walk along the marsh in Weldon Park, London.
Looking to confirm bird as Lesser Yellowlegs
Thanks

Title: Re: Lesser Yellowlegs
Post by: Paul O'Toole on August 18, 2014, 10:10:16 PM

I believe this is a Spotted Sandpiper.

Title: Re: Lesser Yellowlegs
Post by: thouc on August 18, 2014, 11:01:39 PM

Yes, Spotted Sandpiper. Compared to Lesser Yellowlegs it has shorter legs and neck, more uniform colouring and the white wedge in front of the wing is distinctive.

/Thomas

Title: Re: Lesser Yellowlegs
Post by: argo12 on August 19, 2014, 06:24:45 AM

Thanks for the clarification, I can now see the difference.
Really appreciate the help