Rare American bird seen in Jersey for first time
Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first.
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""it was special" to see it."
— Mick Dryden , Activist
""It was quite a striking bird, about the size of a greenshank and it's got very long yellow legs.""
— Tony Paintin , Activist
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Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first.
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