It'll be interesting to hear if anyone knows just how widespread this problem is and if it affects many species.
I photographed a Great Tit last Winter with exactly the same problem,a considerably longer upper part of the beak.Seemed to be happily feeding away though no problem,and certainly looked healthy enough.
Nice shot,btw.
Posted by Pete Etheridge on November 17, 2006 at 2:59 PM
Very interesting!!!
Lovely pose and a background to kill for! Not sure what's going on with the bill, but can have an ask around at work for you!
Posted by John Chapman on November 18, 2006 at 5:56 AM
Hi Graeme
the Bill certainly looks longer as with every living creature you do get deformities. Just now we have a male Mallard visiting our pond with the upper mandible missing.
Posted by Graeme Lee on November 18, 2006 at 9:49 AM
I saw it again today actually feeding on sunflower seeds, so must be doing alright. Assume it's the same one.
Posted by Helge Sorensen on November 18, 2006 at 2:03 PM
Hi Graeme, i'm impressed with your PS-skills.... Incredible beak, a very interesting photo
Posted by Rob Ashton on November 19, 2006 at 8:12 AM
Thanks for sharing this odd looking Nuttie with us Graeme. It is not unknown for birds to survive with these type of deformities quite well.
Discussion
6 repliesSeems to have an extraordinarily long bill to me! Light was poor as the techs suggest, but did my best. Pose isn't the best, but will have to do!
So, anyone reckon it's slightly deformed?
Comments appreciated and thanks for comments on my previous upload. The advice has certainly worked as the reprocessing is much better, so thanks.
Graeme
Techs:
1d2, 500/4is + 1.4x, ISO 400, 1/60th, F5.6, leaning on hide window
It'll be interesting to hear if anyone knows just how widespread this problem is and if it affects many species.
I photographed a Great Tit last Winter with exactly the same problem,a considerably longer upper part of the beak.Seemed to be happily feeding away though no problem,and certainly looked healthy enough.
Nice shot,btw.
Lovely pose and a background to kill for! Not sure what's going on with the bill, but can have an ask around at work for you!
the Bill certainly looks longer as with every living creature you do get deformities. Just now we have a male Mallard visiting our pond with the upper mandible missing.
Rob