It's a Whimbrel (which is related to sandpipers, so you were close). This is a juvenile and the bill has not yet fully grown but you can see the downturn characteristic of whimbrel and curlews. Author: Jeffreycfy Time: 1/09/2016 10:17
Thank you.
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