September 28, 2006
We meet again Mr. Legs
Aha!I knew you had fecked off!I just didnt imagine i would see you again. At the very least not so soon!
On the way home yesterday there was a large roost of gulls off the Carrigaline-Crosshaven bypass. Almost the first bird i saw walking in amongst them was the lesser yellowlegs.
Bird gave excellent views from the first layby (under the height restriction barrier just after the crosswalk).
Pariah
Lesser yellowlegs - Owen Foley
Lesser Yellowlegs - Owen Foley
Lesser Yellowlegs - Owen Foley
A reasonable comparison shot. Note the slim neck, long pointed wings, clean white underparts and unbarred undertail sides. Fine all dark bill and slim, streamlined body shape.
Lesser Yellowlegs - Owen Foley
Lesser Yellowlegs - Owen Foley
Not a hunchbacked as redshank. Very Long looking. Legs disproportionately long.
Lesser Yellowlegs - Owen Foley
Clean flanks, belly and undertail. Virgin white.
Lesser Yellowlegs - Owen Foley
Can often appear "gangly" looking as opposed to "elegant"
Lesser Yellowlegs - Owen Foley
Worth while links
Irish County yearlists page 2006