Greater Sand Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
Lesson, R, 1826
Least Concern
A
British & Irish Rarity Status: Mega
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Greater Sand Plover - Britain © Miles Cluff
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Greater Sand Plover - Britain © David Carr
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Greater Sand Plover - Britain © Peter Garrity
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Greater Sand Plover - Britain © Miles Cluff
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Greater Sand Plover - Britain © David Carr
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Greater Sand Plover - Britain © Paul Coombes
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