Hi, attached are a series of photos taken around 4:30 pm at the mouth of the Muscat River - which is more like a puddle this time of year.
For me, in favour of pin-tail are the head shape, with a roundish head and the peak appearing near the front. Also, though I am unsure if this helps, the barring on the flanks is quite minor.
I cannot tell if the tail is considered short, which would mean pintail I think, or long, in which case common. I cannot make out the width of the outer tail feathers but maybe someone with keener eyes than mine can for which I would be most grateful.
Unfortunately, they were busy feeding and did not spread their tail or raise their wings while I was there.
There are at least 2 snipe, as indicated by the pair in one photo. Wining the loto would be one of each of course
But maybe the best I can hope for is it is definitely one or the other.
Any comments, criticisms or suggestions most welcome.
thank you in advance
steve
For me, in favour of pin-tail are the head shape, with a roundish head and the peak appearing near the front. Also, though I am unsure if this helps, the barring on the flanks is quite minor.
I cannot tell if the tail is considered short, which would mean pintail I think, or long, in which case common. I cannot make out the width of the outer tail feathers but maybe someone with keener eyes than mine can for which I would be most grateful.
Unfortunately, they were busy feeding and did not spread their tail or raise their wings while I was there.
There are at least 2 snipe, as indicated by the pair in one photo. Wining the loto would be one of each of course
But maybe the best I can hope for is it is definitely one or the other.
Any comments, criticisms or suggestions most welcome.
thank you in advance
steve