We have both of these birds visiting at the present . How do I tell the Redshank from the Spotted Redshank apart from one has brighter legs than the other.
I captured this today and am not sure which one it is.
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We have both of these birds visiting at the present . How do I tell the Redshank from the Spotted Redshank apart from one has brighter legs than the other.
I captured this today and am not sure which one it is.
it's a redshank, chocky.
a spotted redshank is slightly bigger than a red and has markedly paler plmage in winter. it's back would be pale grey and would have a white under belly. in summer the are stunning, with dark plumage with light spots.:)
Oh . Right Thank you. In my book it shows the Spottdr RS in winter plumage and the RS in summer plumage which is soooooo helpful.
Thanks again. :)