rich1985 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks to the RSPB site I do believe it is a Green Sandpiper. The call recorded there is spot on. How interesting. Thanks again people. Sorry, no prize. Just a warm feeling of satisfaction. It's either that or I have wet myself. Happy to help, your description skills can't be to bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Can anyone identify this one , I spotted it the other day is quite colourful, I would like to hear its mating call. <script pagespeed_no_defer="">// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang bang birdy Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Sounds like a peewit (northern lapwing) sorry don't know how to upload pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 i would say a stormy petrel from your description - its seabird but its very limited in range - suggest you google it and see - p.s. usually only flies in the dark. might also be a woodcock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Oyster Catcher white underneath swept back wings two tone whistle in flight, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) i would say a stormy petrel from your description - its seabird but its very limited in range - suggest you google it and see - p.s. usually only flies in the dark. might also be a woodcock? That would be a first in Surrey I am sure. Edited January 25, 2015 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Can anyone identify this one , I spotted it the other day is quite colourful, I would like to hear its mating call. <script pagespeed_no_defer="">// I have spent 23 minutes staring at this picture... erm what we talking about? Edited January 25, 2015 by powler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO3isme Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks again for the replies. I still feel very strongly that it is the Green Sandpiper if we take all things into account including the location. We get Herring gulls at this time of year but that's about it as far as sea birds go in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 That would be a first in Surrey I am sure. Yep - I'd agree ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Can anyone identify this one , I spotted it the other day is quite colourful, I would like to hear its mating call. After a lot of research it's a booby bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 i would say a stormy petrel from your description - its seabird but its very limited in range - suggest you google it and see - p.s. usually only flies in the dark. might also be a woodcock? A woodcock with a white belly and black wings, now that would be rare ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 A woodcock with a white belly and black wings, now that would be rare ! Especially if it could swim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) . Golden plover. Edited January 26, 2015 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Did you see on the ground or just in the air. ? If on the ground did it run quickly in bursts or occasionally bob up and down Did it have a white rump ( upper ) or white under tail coverts ( Lower) Was the call two, three or four notes.. Was the flight low and zig zag or low and straight did the bird climb to any height in flight or maintain a constant height It would have been one of three birds IMO Golden Plover, Green Sandpiper, or Common Sandpiper.. The two note call of the Golden Plover is quite distinctive from either of Sandpipers which are quite similar. The white rump is the deciding factor.. if it was the top it was a Green and underneath the tail, it was probably a Common. Edited January 27, 2015 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO3isme Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for the further replies. I still strongly believe it is a Green Sandpiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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