GREAT SNIPE

On the 14th of September we got the news about a Great Snipe at Kilnsea but we could not get their before dark, the last pager message that evening sead that it flew of towards Southfield farm and I thought the chances of seeing it are extremely low and their is no point in going. Anyway I did go and this was quite a good move because we were giving ridiculously good views of the Great Snipe for the whole time we were their. The overall shape was more like a woodcock than a CS, Although we didn't see it fly you cold see the white wing coverts, lots of white in the tail and heavily barred under-parts reaching the under-tail. The bird gave fantastic views throughout the day and apparently feeding 3 ft away from the observers after we left. we didn't see anything else that day and we missed the Barred Warbler but I am not complaining. Thanks to Andrew for Taking me their.

(Great Snipe - Harry Murphy)

(Great Snipe - Harry Murphy)

(Great Snipe - Harry Murphy)

   

(Great Snipe - Harry Murphy)