ID a wooden bird

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

 

For what it's worth, Google suggests -

AI Overview

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.

 

@Selleri
If I hadn't seen @Pete8 's post I'd have said heron.
Currently I have a marquetry heron next to the computer.


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.

 

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 ) in general are more spotty on the back.

A Common Greenshank gets my vote for now.

 

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 .