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Snipe galore
delia todd

Snipe galore (Gallinago gallinago)

Early November and Kinnordy had more Snipe than I've ever seen there before - I think someone counted over 100, which means there were probably many more in hiding.

This is just a small sample of them with some friends.

They were on one of the bog bean islands, so a little distant for a small camera.
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Habitat
Inland loch nature reserve
Location
Kinnordy RSPB Reserve, Angus
Date taken
10 November 2015
Scientific name
Gallinago gallinago
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
Scridifer
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Incredible image Delia! A veritable Whisp of Snipe (yes I did have to look that up)!

Chris
 
SueO
Now I know where and when to go to finally get a good Snipe sighting. Saw what I knew was a snipe in Italy, but didn't list it as it was only a quick view of it in diving into a marsh. I would love to be able to see one. Great photo, Delia.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Oooooooooh my ... ! ... never seen so many snipes together, Delia ... my high has been six individuals ... a great shot, as well ... tfs ...
 
KC Foggin
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Opus Editor
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Most experienced birders say that there are usually 3 times the number of birds you are seeing so you are probably right girl. I tried counting but lost my way ;) A lovely capture D.
 
S K Gudi
LOL!! We struggle to get a good look at even one, while you are treated with hundreds!! Not fair. Super setting & group shot, Delia!! tfs. Your Fuji camera may be small in size but not reach with a whopping 42x zoom, which no dslr lens can achieve!!
 

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