Birds. birds, birds

[Pebbles]

Any clues much appreciated. Answers are all birds :-)

16) Similar to Auks (4)
18) Insider so railed (4)
48) Merganser (7)

Thank you as always.

[kettledrum]

could 16 be SKUA ?

[Feedthegoat9]

18. Rail

[Pebbles]

I think 18 has to begin with S.....but thanks for the suggestions.

[Aquagility]

48 Sawbill?

[earthakitten]

18. Insider SO RAiled Sora xx

[earthakitten]

48. Sawbill xx

[earthakitten]

Anyone help with ...
57. Piling protecting a bridge pier beg R S or T (8)
80. Is this useful in the rain ? not sure what begins with
(12 or 13) xx

[kettledrum]

80. umbrella bird

[Truckersue]

80. umbrellabird?

[kettledrum]

57. starling. another meaning (see Chambers) - piling protecting a bridge pier.

[Pebbles]

Thank you everyone, that's another one finished and put to bed !!!

[earthakitten]

Thanks kettledrum and truckersue

Now why didn't I google umbrella as is was the obvious word to try ... shame on you EK
Now I remember ... starling and bridge question appeared on another quiz a while ago. xx

Pebbles ... this one is only opening the bedroom door at the moment ! Will persevere for a bit before the begging begins. xx

[Pebbles]

OK earthakitten......you know where we are !!!!!!