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Author: samchang    Time: 10/01/2014 00:14     Subject: pls id

Tsim Bei Tsui, 4Jan. Is it Whimbrel? I would consider it as Eurasian Curlew if not the barred underwing. Is it a good indicator?

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Author: ajohn    Time: 10/01/2014 08:55

Yes, a Whimbrel.
As well as the barred underwing, look at the head pattern - there is clear contract between the dark and pale stripes on the head.




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