curlew or whimbrel??

[Adam Cheeseman]

Originally Posted by Dogghound

Whimbrel dont winter in Britain.

Some do along the south coast, though as you say they are normally a summer visitor. I have seen one or two of them at Pagham in January.

Cheers,

Adam

PS. just seen Aeshna's reply.

[Gill Catton]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

Some do along the south coast, though as you say they are normally a summer visitor. I have seen one or two of them at Pagham in January.

Cheers,

Adam

PS. just seen Aeshna's reply.

Yup I've seen one in Portsmouth harbour area in Jan too. It seems with wildlife there's always an exception to very rule!!