Temmincks Stint on nest

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Posted by Helge Sorensen on July 30, 2007 at 5:12 AM

Another one from Varanger, Norway. This Temminck's Stint chose to make it's nest just next to a footpath. When I walked by, it ran across the path. I sat down on the path, and the bird immediately ran back to the nest (less than 2 metres away).

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Posted by Andy Astbury on July 30, 2007 at 7:16 AM

Nice enviro shot Helge - fortunate the bird was so close and sat for you

Only little tiny nit is the two strands of dead grass by the birds head

Posted by John Chapman on July 30, 2007 at 10:30 AM

Hi Helge great shot of a nice bird

John
Aberdeen

Posted by Jim Greenfield on July 30, 2007 at 10:53 AM

Very nice behaviour shot with excellent sharpness and detail. Never seen one of these.

Posted by Chris Lloyd on July 30, 2007 at 3:32 PM

Never seen one of these either Helge, but I sure would love to!

Great shot.

Regards Chris.

Posted by Alan Bryant on July 30, 2007 at 3:33 PM

Very nice shot

No nits here

Posted by PhilH on July 30, 2007 at 4:02 PM

Busy, but a great enviro image, minor nit has benn mentioned, but of course nothing you can do about that without unacceptable disturbance.

Posted by Philip Kirkham on July 30, 2007 at 5:22 PM

Hello Helge
It is a busy shot, but every nest should be that way, otherwise they wouldn't be camouflaged.
A very natural image.
Best wishes
Phil

Posted by David Kjaer on August 1, 2007 at 6:15 AM

Hi Helge

Nice one - as the two Phil's have said a busy image but very natural as it should be!

David