http://www.scotbird.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=297&p=714#p714
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GOLDEN EAGLE
Fri 20 Nov, 2009 16:42

Re: Help With A Wader ?
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Hi  with regards to wader i would guess a curlew sandpiper, did you notice if the bill had a little downward dip at the tip and the long black legs  would indicate  a curlew.   sandpiper 

agreed the guides say unlikely to be seen during this time but there are a lot of happenings in the bird world that i do not believe the writers of these guides are keeping abreast of and i would support you with description and confirmation of  points i raised #

  the eagle