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owner2 | 20:16 Fri 12th Mar 2004 | Animals & Nature
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I know this is difficult but does anyone recognise this bird?I live in Milngavie near Glasgow and twice while walking along the River Allander have briefly seen a bird about the size of a swallow.It has a white breast flies upwards very quickly,its wings are boomerang shaped and it flies down to earth again very suddenly. I have only managed to glimpse it for a few seconds. my best guess would be a sand martin although it's a bit early and they're gregarious or a sandpiper although i've never noticed large feet.any ideas anyone?
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Given the description I would opt for the sand martin as well....BTW You live just up the road from me Owner2....I live just off Maryhill Road!!

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small world!thanks for your help.
There have been quite a few sightings of House Martins that have arrived incredibly early this year, and having a very white breast with scimitar (?) wings this rather than the Sand Martin could be the mystery bird.
It is a small world, Im in Clydebank!

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