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Snipe Swimming
NoSpringChicken

Snipe Swimming (Gallinago gallinago)

This is a dreadful photo, taken against the light, late yesterday afternoon, but it is something which I haven't seen very often. A Snipe swimming in open water between two reedbeds at Minsmere. Ron
Habitat
Reedbed pools
Location
Minsmere, Suffolk
Date taken
1/3/09
Scientific name
Gallinago gallinago
Equipment used
Olympus E-510 + ED 70-300
Its a bird I haven't seen in ages Ron, I'd love a capture like this un mate.
 
Good spotting Ron!! unusual image, definitely worth having in your gallery, pleased you posted it mate :t::t::t:
 

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