Possible Clues:

• Wading bird of the sandpiper family with long, downcurved bill
• Bird used wings, heading off after dog
• Large wader of the sandpiper family
• Wading bird initially watched by French priest crossing lake
• Winger's reminder to cover both sides and find width
• Bird we picked up following wind
• Team catching emu finally and, separately, large shore bird
• Might the bird sound as if it might put a wave into you?