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Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos

I was quite lucky to get this photo as I just about packed up for the day when I heard a ‘heeeep’ from the shingle. After nearly five minutes of looking, I found the source of the noise and got the photo.
 

Common Sandpiper  Common Sandpiper

1-2: Cumbrae, 04/06/2005.