The first photo actually shows a female Greater Painted-snipe, in first-winter or non-breeding plumage (note the reddish head and neck, and dark green barred wing coverts without pale spots)
Great photos - htese birds are obviously showing relatively well at Long Valley at the moment. Author: HKBWS Vicky Time: 4/11/2008 12:38
mk2009, these are good shots for recording Greater painted snipe in Long Valley!
John, the painted snipes started to aggregate on a field and the number can up to about a dozen (11-12 individuals). Author: mk2009 Time: 7/11/2008 01:16
I correct the title ...thank you for your comment....John
My birdwatching is not good!
In Fact, The total number of Greater Painted Snipe at that day is 10.
[ 本帖最後由 mk2009 於 7/11/2008 01:20 編輯 ] Author: John Holmes Time: 8/11/2008 14:36 Subject: Long Valley - Painted Snipe