Snipe in defensive mode.

[gramps]

This little Snipe was disturbed by another small bird and immediately adopted the defensive mode, head down and tail fanned out.



Nikon D700 + 500 f4 VR + TC-20 EIII

[Geoff F]

Well spotted, a really interesting shot with plenty of good feather detail.

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[gramps]

Thank you both

[Dave Humphries]

Fascinating behaviour well captured Roger,

Welcome to the CiC forums,
Dave

[John 2]

Certainly ready for action. Excellent Capture.

[lovelife65]

Very nice! It took me a second to orient correctly, but beautiful bird.

[Cantab]

A great image. I imagine you did not have much time to react and grab the shot!

[RandyRFJP]

First-rate capture of a beautiful bird. Thanks, Roger, for posting it.

[gramps]

Thank you all, I wouldn't normally have tried an action shot with the TC-20 EIII on the D700 but it worked very well in this quick, unexpected moment, (though I do have a couple of half-Snipe as it made its escape ).

[Rainforest]

+1 to all the above :-) Interesting to see.

[billtils]

Well spotted, well captured - very nice

[Wavelength]

What a capture!!! well done

[gramps]

Thank you, they are delightful little birds to watch

[bnnrcn]

Very nice details on the wings , good capture Roger

[IzzieK]

This looks more like a common Snipe than a Sandpiper...I have not seen this stance of protectiveness, ready to fly just in case...well caught!

[gramps]

This looks more like a common Snipe than a Sandpiper...I have not seen this stance of protectiveness, ready to fly just in case...well caught!

Thanks Issie, I don't think anyone suggested it was a Sandpiper, it is a Snipe as per the thread title.

[NorthernFocus]

Awesome shot, Roger. Great behavioral content, good techs, and eye contact to top it off. Well done.

[gramps]

Awesome shot, Roger. Great behavioral content, good techs, and eye contact to top it off. Well done.

Thank you Dan

[IzzieK]

Thanks Issie, I don't think anyone suggested it was a Sandpiper, it is a Snipe as per the thread title.

Sorry typed too quick...my thoughts spilled unnecessarily.