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Tringa nebularia
Looks very white at a distance. In all plumages, has yellow-green legs and long, slightly upturned bill with grey base. Winter adult is pale grey above with white underparts; in breeding plumage, some feathers on back have dark centres. In flight shows uniform wings and white wedge on lower back. Flight call 'tchu-tchu-tchu'.
Found on coasts and marshes. Passing migrant; winters in small numbers.
Non-breeding plumage.
Spotted on Feb 12, 2012
Submitted on Mar 21, 2012
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