Bird-like fielder? (5)

I believe the answer is:

gully

'fielder?' is the definition.

'bird-like' is the wordplay.
'bird' becomes 'gull' (gull is a kind of bird).
'like' becomes 'y' (similar in meaning).
'gull'+'y'='GULLY'

(Other definitions for gully that I've seen before include "one in the field" , "Water-course" , "Deep ditch" , "Drainage channel" , "Water-worn ravine - fielding position" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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