Woodcock + Chick added

I don't generally see many of these, other than the back end of them as they fly rapidly away from near my feet. That camouflage is too good. This one wasn't too hard to spot though because of the brighter grass around and even had a young one with it (bit too far away to get it in focus but I left it in the shot).

7D 700mm ISO:320 1/160 sec @ f/5.6

Thanks for looking

Simon

Incredible shot Simon. Really like the chick in the background, but can't make my mind up if I would like to see a bit more of it

Nice capture Simon!
Paul.

I'm with you on your first sentence,so you've done really well here.It's probably the chick being there that's allowed you to get the picture and including it is a nice touch.
Good one Simon.

Phil.

Thanks guys. Here is an image of the chick. Even harder to spot (quite a big crop here) but already getting that characteristic long beak.

This is where the spot autofocus of the 7D has been coming in very useful.

Excellent shot Simon,a difficult and shy bird.

Keith.

I've only ever managed rapidly disappearing rear end views of these as well Very nice to see them close up. Well taken.

Matt

Hi Simon, think the 'Chic' image has more going for it and not because it's a chick. Really pleased you posted it too. Nice one.

Steve

Nice one ( or two ) Simon

Amazing!
Frederic

I like both of these, but the one of the chick is really special.

David

Hi a very very very nice set of images.

Phil.