This Whinchat was present on a visit to Frampton Marsh at the weekend (more of which later) and was obviously suffering from the torrential downpour that had happened and was still happening when taking the photograph below.
But what a difference a bit of dry weather makes! The photos below are of the same bird, although it looks like a different species!
Lovely images of a beautiful bird
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful specimen John. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it looks as if they are in a bad way, they do bathe everyday as you know, if they can and I have seen a Blue Tit in the pouring rain purposely moving about wet leaves on a tree to get himself wet all over.
HI John...you all seem to have a lot of rain!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a dry bird shot makes...very nice!
I like the peeking behind the post look! : }
Grace
Lovely shots John. Amazing how quickly they smarten up after a good soaking.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrew, too kind!
ReplyDeleteJ
Hi Grace,
ReplyDeleteYes, we have had our fair share just lately! Yes, the bird was playing peek-a-boo! ;)
J
Hi Frank,
ReplyDeleteThankyou. Yes, they obviously need the odd bath to keep looking good! ;)
J