Friday, 20 September 2013

The Snipe - Titchwell Norfolk

I managed to get some decent shots of one of my favourite wading birds, the Snipe. I've found it very difficult to get close enough in good light without too much vegetation to take anything worth while so far. At Titchwell though I found one very obliging bird just outside one of the hides. The sun came out too, to make it even better. I love the markings on these birds, the head shape, the length of the bill, everything. Add to that the fact that they are hard to spot sometimes and it all adds up to something very interesting for me.
Here are a few shots that I got.




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9 comments:

  1. Sylvia K20 September 2013 at 22:13

    Beautiful birds and great shots, Adam!! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Unknown21 September 2013 at 22:23

    Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  3. Anni 21 September 2013 at 22:45

    Wow...that 2nd photo is outstanding!!! I don't think I've ever seen one here. A bit jealous now.

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  4. Anonymous21 September 2013 at 23:35

    Lovely captures of this interesting bird.

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  5. genie22 September 2013 at 00:19

    That bill is so long it seems like it would interfere with the balance of the Snipe. This is one impressive series of captures. So clear and full of color. Beautiful photography. genie

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  6. Margaret Birding For Pleasure22 September 2013 at 09:54

    Hi Lovely series of shots of this usually elusive bird.

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  7. EG CameraGirl22 September 2013 at 12:56

    How nice the snipe decided to pose for you. They do have lovely markings, don't they?

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  8. Kenneth Cole Schneider22 September 2013 at 21:40

    I love those snipe too, Adam. You captured them in beautiful light and show lots of action.

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  9. Gemma Wiseman23 September 2013 at 09:57

    Amazing variation of earthy tones and patterns on the feathers of this bird. Lovely photos.

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