8 Snipe present on the Flood
Naf photos in the fog and last light but gives you an idea
of the scene.
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After a text from DW reporting 8 Snipe on the Raggalds Flood I got up there late afternoon at 1530 hrs with the fog rolling in and light almost gone following a grim dark, dull day.
Luckily the Snipe were still present and out feeding in the grassy area but very difficult to see at the distance and in the conditions.
Probably 8 but possibly more hidden with the grass tussocks. A few poor record shots with the camera wide open trying to get some light in and a mega high ISO setting of 16000 which is as high as the camera goes.
Hopefully the group will remain or even increase in the area for winter. What an amazing field this really is.
Well found to DW and thanks for the text.
A quick dash over the hill to check the water at Ogden in near darkness to find around 300 pre roost small gulls on the water and a single female Goosander.
BS
WEST YORKSHIRE BIRDING. BRIAN SUMNER. I am based at Queensbury and bird a patch within a 10 mile range of home incorporating 16 stretches of water, several plantations, a belt of woodland, stretches of river and canal and good areas of moorland. I specialize in upland birds, reservoir and sky watching. My local patch is Fly Flatts reservoir. Any reports can be sent by text or call to 07771 705024 or see profile for e mail address. All images on this blog are copyright.(2024).
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