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ID a wooden bird

Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Selleri, Apr 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM.

  1. Selleri

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    A bit more unusual ID here- I was given this lovely wooden bird and we are arguing over the species.

    The Child said that the shop had very detailed local birds she identified, so I don't think this is just a "generic wader".

    Thanks :)

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      For what it's worth, Google suggests -

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      This item is a hand-carved wooden shorebird sculpture, often styled as a heron or curlew, featuring a rustic whitewashed finish and thin metal legs.
       
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      @Selleri
      If I hadn't seen @Pete8 's post I'd have said heron.
      Currently I have a marquetry heron next to the computer.
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      Always had a soft spot for herons, I've been startled numerous times while cycling or running in East Anglia and this large bird silently leaps out of the ditch/drain that I was a alongside.
       
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        No, not a Heron. We have a lot around here and my wooden beauty is sand coloured with a white belly.

        The Child argues for a Godwit sp. , I disagree unless it's a bar tailed one- and Nitwits (sorry :biggrin:) in general are more spotty on the back.

        A Common Greenshank gets my vote for now. :)
         
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          They are magnificent birds and seeing one on the ground at close quarters they are BIG.
          I see them often around here.
          I'm not such a fan of them though - over the years they've must have eaten £00's of my fish :rolleyespink:.
           
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