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Seen in the forest of Dean

We went to Pilning Wetlands near Gloucestershire yesterday in the hope to see a pair of frequently reported Temincks Stints. We left quite disappointed that we hadn’t seen them as others said they had earlier that morning.

Anyway. I spotted these two just as we were leaving and a crowd of birders also gathered to look.

Merlin is saying it is it’s no1 suggestion but I know they can be confused with sandpipers so would appreciate a trained eyes opinion please.

Apologies for the quality it was quite a long way away

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Seen on Friday over lac de lacanau in lacanau France, near Bordeaux

Could it be a black kite?