Mystery bird outside Munich, Germany (1 Viewer)

[TKbird]

Hello,

I was riding in a train outside Munich and noted a bird flying away from me low over a field. Size was around a blackbird, maybe a little bigger. Shape reminded me of a Northern Mockingbird. It looked grayish and had an obvious white patch on each wing and white in the tail. Very brief observation so I could have misjudged some aspects. Can you identify this bird?

Thanks!
TK

 

[Richard Prior]

Difficult with just the brief description but in Germany a Great Grey Shrike would perhaps fit the bill.

 

[nartreb]

What kinds of sandpiper do you get around there?

 

[TKbird]

@Richard Prior thank you, that is an excellent match on all fronts!
@nartreb I'm not sure, but the giss was wrong for a sandpiper.