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Snipe - Lifer
Pappa Smurf

Snipe - Lifer (Gallinago gallinago)

Snipe - Lifer - Big crop on a dull day but I think you can tell what it is.
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Habitat
During the breeding season snipe are best look for on moorland, especially on early spring mornings when males can be heard giving their 'drumming' or 'bleating' display. In winter, look patiently around the edges of pools in well-vegetated wetlands.
Location
Westhay Somerset
Date taken
09.12.2015
Scientific name
Gallinago gallinago
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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.... indeed LOL.

An excellent job you did to spot him Keith, they blend into their surroundings so very well.

Congratulations on your latest Lifer too. Nice work laddie.
 
KC Foggin
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Yup, I can tell and a big CONGRATS to you on your lifer Keith :t:
 
mags1967
three crackers keith.congrats on getting this gorgeous bird.snipe are great birds and i always love seeing them.all the best margaret.
 
Chris G6 UXU
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A cracking shot and setting Keith, many tfs and well done on a lifer for you and another fine set today.
 
peterday
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Any image is great when it's a first! Congratulations, Keith!
 
Stanley Jones
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Lifers are always easy to tell what they are (lol). Brilliant action picture of this long striding Snipe. Congratulations on this lifer and a fabulous picture of it PS!!!!
 

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