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Snipe
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Snipe (Gallinago gallinago)

A startled bird and Photographer as this Snipe emerged from a ditch I watched it fly into the ditch and drove slowly to where it was I just got focused on it when it spotted me then it was off.
Habitat
Ditch
Location
Shetland Islands
Date taken
1/6/08
Scientific name
Gallinago gallinago
Equipment used
Canon 40D Canon 600mm
Yes they dont hang about long Jim once they've spotted you! well done mate.
 
You have had some posted brilliant snipe image JT!! this rates with best , all action with a pin sharp eye :t::t::t:
 
great shot JT
lovely detail and the contrast between the sharp head n blurred wings
thanks
 

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