Thursday 29 December 2011

Glossy Ibis...

Unblocked!

The last Glossy Ibis in Scilly was way back in May 1996 thus there were many angst ridden hours before this bird gave itself up and finally settled on Shooters Pool in Lower Moors.







Some recent footage of interest...

Wilson's, Common and Jack Snipe feeding together



Wilson's and Common Snipe for comparison



Jack Snipe