Is this a Grey Plover?

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cupladaze
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Is this a Grey Plover?

This bird is quite large, I'd say longer than 30cm comparing it with other birds on the beach.

Tomage
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It certently looks like one.

ed
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I think so. Did you see it fly? it have black armpits?

Ed Townsville NQ

cupladaze
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I went back to the same spot and yes i saw the black armpits. I wish all waders had such a clear identifying characteristic.

Christopher
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I belive it is Kelp Gall .
But I could be wrong

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Christopher
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I must corect my first entry .
I sould say a juvenile Kelp Gall

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