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Tringa totanus
Easily recognised by its red legs and long, red-based bill. Plumage mostly grey-brown above and pale below with streaks and barring; plumage most heavily marked in breeding season. Presence often first detected by bird's loud, piping alarm call.
Breeds very locally on wetlands in region. More widespread in winter and then usually found on coasts, favouring mudflats and brackish marshes.
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New photo added (last photo in series). The redshank looked directly at me as I was clicking!
Thanks, Liam. Photo deleted - it definitely wasn't supposed to be there!
You last photo shows a Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata).