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Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Description:

This one enjoyed this spot where waves from the sea thrusted against the shore.

Habitat:

Shore

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6 Comments

carpe53
carpe53 12 years ago

I have changed the species name and the latin name som it will be correct now

carpe53
carpe53 12 years ago

no, I don't think it is a wilson snipe, on my bird the beak is curving more

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

I think you are correct Whimbrel

carpe53
carpe53 12 years ago

hi Gerardo.. I wonder if it might be a Whimbrel, but I will look up wilson snipe too

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Maybe a Wilson´s snipe but not sure

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 12 years ago

Nice photos!

carpe53
Spotted by
carpe53

Arona, Spain

Spotted on Feb 12, 2012
Submitted on Feb 19, 2012

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