Bird id

[sleipnerofasgard]

Always assumed that this old picture was of a Curlew but after close inspection it seems like a Whimbrel, unless it is just a trick of the light
any help, as always, is much appreciated



Frank

[ron1863]

I thought it was a Curlew but there isn't much of a curve to the beak

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by ron1863

I thought it was a Curlew but there isn't much of a curve to the beak

You're right Ron; it is a Curlew- head pattern + bill shape are wrong for Whimbrel, though plenty of latter still passing through on migration.