snipe hunting

[squirl033]

so this afternoon, i went up to Kirkland to Juanita Bay Park to see if i could get some pics. as usual, the place didn't disappoint... found some Wilson's Snipe hiding in the reeds - those little fellas are really tough to spot unless they move! 40D, 400mm, 1/500 @ f/8....

 

[climbbike]

Fantastic shots. I especially like the first one . . . the colors all go together very well and you show a little of the surroundings they they live in . . .

 

[Tony S]

Nice find and pictures. Little things blend right in.

 

[squirl033]

Fantastic shots. I especially like the first one . . . the colors all go together very well and you show a little of the surroundings they they live in . . .

thanks, guys... here's a zoomed out shot showing how well the y blend in with their surroundings... if they're hunkered down in the reeds and not moving, they're practically invisible...

 

[JaniceL]

A skilled sniper you are. Great shots.

 

[BrianH]

Great shots Rocky

 

[HoedadKid]

Awesome, Rocky!

A few years back, a good friend of mine was working a snipe survey in the Fern Ridge Wildlife Area. They mist-netted a few and attached radio transmitters. I was lucky enough to venture out there with him a few times and catch a few of those guys scurrying along the flats.

Great shots! I especially like number 1. The horizontal crop plays well to the "hidden" thing.

Thanks for sharing these. So cool!

 

[BobH]

Great shots, Rocky, very cool!

Won't the ladies be surprise when you invite them to go Snipe hunting and then actually find a Snipe!

 

[squirl033]

LOL! yeah, there was some gal at the park with binoculars, obviously a birder, who told me there were some out on a small island about 30 yards from shore. she probably thought i didn't know where to look for them. i pointed out the ones hiding in the reeds 20 feet from the platform, that she hadn't seen...