Lesser Yellowlegs
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Lesser Yellowlegs

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argo12

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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
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Paul O'Toole

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Reply #1 on: August 18, 2014, 10:10:16 PM
I believe this is a Spotted Sandpiper.
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Reply #2 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
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Reply #3 on: August 19, 2014, 06:24:45 AM
Thanks for the clarification, I can now see the difference.
Really appreciate the help
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