Help with ID on this wader please

[bob.phillips]

Went to Rutland water recently to look at the Ospreys, which were great. Took the above picture and my guess is its a green sandpiper, only because thats the best match in the book. Do you agree or am I way off the mark?

Thanks for any help.

Bob P.

[aeshna5]

You're correct- it is a Green Sandpiper; many coming though on passage now.

[Stewart J]

Green Sand looks good for me.

Stewart

[Pete Collins]

I've only seen Green Sandpipers a few times, but I was fairly sure that was what it was when I saw your photo. So I'm glad to see your ID has been confirmed. Well spotted!

[Picidae]

Yes, nice Green Sand!

They leave their breeding grounds from June onwards btw and the ones we are seeing now are probably passage. Later, a small population of wintering GS will arrive.

There are records of breeding Green Sandpiper in the UK now too, although still a very very small population.

[bob.phillips]

Thanks for all responses. Maybe I'm getting better at Wader Id's. But nowhere near the skills of you all.

Again, thanks a lot,

Bob P.