Today was a bit wet and miserable and reminded me of the trip to Frampton Marsh I mentioned many posts ago. During the majority of the time Lisa and I spent on the site it rained, not just a few spots, but great deluges of the stuff! It didn`t stop birds from being present though and none more so than the Ruff. Everywhere you looked there were Ruffs (or is the plural for Ruff just Ruff?), including a very confiding one that came quite close giving me a chance to get the two top photo`s.
A wet trip, but a good trip.
A beautiful bird to see..lovely images
ReplyDeleteHi John, This chap seems to be a bit 'halfway' to me. His bill is between that of a fisher and a nut eater. It's obviously a wader and could be looking for minnows I suppose. Is he looking for insects in the mud?
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Das sind Raphael und Yvonne21 September 2011 at 12:14
Wondelful Pictures!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting Blog anyway.
I like your bird an insect shots!
Hi Andrew,
ReplyDeleteThankyou, a lovely bird to see, especially when there are lots of them present!
J
Hi bazza,
ReplyDeleteI think that might be an optical illusion. The bill is long with a slight downward curve, ideal for probing in the mud looking for some insects, especially caddis fly larvae, midges etc. They do eat small fish and shellfish in the cooler months.
J
Thanks Yvonaut, you are too kind!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the `Follow`.
J
Great photos, once again--and you certainly earned the right to them given all that rain.
ReplyDeleteAll I know is my identification skills regarding the Ruff, is pretty Ruff John.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteThankyou, yes, both Lisa and myself did get a bit wet!
J
Hi Roy,
ReplyDeleteVery good! We all know how good my Ruff identification has been!
J
Stunning shots john.
ReplyDelete...a very beautiful bird. I love the blush of color on the neck and chest. Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks John!
ReplyDeleteJ
Hi Kelly,
ReplyDeleteThankyou, the Ruff is a lovely bird, especially close up!
J