The common snipe is on the left and the jack snipe on the right. Click on the image to enlarge - well worth it. Thanks Bill.Check out Bill Aspin's Birding Blog by following the link.
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
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from the field book
An inspiring gift for anyone who enjoys watching nature.
5 comments:
now if only we all could get the birds to pose so nicely for id purposes!
Love the snipe - it is a beautiful bird. One came to earth when I was teaching in the quadrangle of our high rise school and it couldn't take off again. The head put it in a cardboard box and sent a child to me withit as he knew I was keen on birds. I got a close look at its markings before taking it outside to release it. A precious moment I have never forgotten.
CGP - I know what you mean - wonderful shot isn't it. I hope you visit his site.
Weaver - what a wonderful experience and definitely not to be forgotten.
I recall holding a baby blue tit many years ago. Luke was only 4 at the time and said, 'Mum, a tiny bird has just fallen off the window sill.' I'm glad I listened because when we got outside it had got well and truly wedged between the gutter and the wall. Holding it while rescuing it was a real treat.
This is a brilliant photo: really helpful. Thank you for your 'welcome back'. Life is returning to 'normal patterns' slowly ...
Coastcard - good to hear from you again and I'm glad things are returning to normal.
It's worth following all the links from this blog to the wildlife photographers - I've found some really talented and obliging ones.
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