Thank you - and now my mystery bird!

[the cobb]

Thank you to those that helped with my problems uploading photos. Now all seems sorted, so thank you again!
Now, whilst enjoying a rather splendid snow day today, I was sitting looking in my snowy Norfolk garden very close to the coast when this impressive specimen landed in the garden. At first I thought it was a snipe, but now I'm thinking woodcock. Any suggestions? I know woodcocks are more nocturnal/crepuscular, but perhaps the snow has driven it to search for pastures new? Whatever, definitely best bird I've seen in my garden....and to think I should have been at school teaching the kids!

[aeshna5]

Woodcock it is- much harder to see than a Snipe- lovely record!

[bob.phillips]

I think Woodcock too. What a fabulous bird to get in youir garden,

Well done,

Bob P.

[Jason Green]

Afternoon Cobb,

Great to see the bird - your persevearance paid off! A great shot of a brilliant garden record

Take care,

Jason

[Ukwildlifeo]

Its a rather nice bird to ahve in the garden. Apparently the rspb have been getting reports from all over the country about snipe and woodcock in gardens in this cold weather

[rossy]

yes nice photo the cobb tell me i can see a racket do you think the woodcock is looking for a shuttlecock ? just could not resist that and yes it looks like a tennis racket i know. rossy.

[dunlin]

Originally Posted by the cobb

Thank you to those that helped with my problems uploading photos. Now all seems sorted, so thank you again!
Now, whilst enjoying a rather splendid snow day today, I was sitting looking in my snowy Norfolk garden very close to the coast when this impressive specimen landed in the garden. At first I thought it was a snipe, but now I'm thinking woodcock. Any suggestions? I know woodcocks are more nocturnal/crepuscular, but perhaps the snow has driven it to search for pastures new? Whatever, definitely best bird I've seen in my garden....and to think I should have been at school teaching the kids!

wow. great spot, your honoured not the usual garden visitor

[the cobb]

Very good Rossy! Yes - a tennis racquet I'm afraid, not quite covered up by the snow. That's what's great about the snow though isn't it..... how it can turn even the most desolate, miserable place (not talking about my garden!) into a scene of beauty.

[ChrisJB]

How fab, a brilliant woodcock. I'd love to get a good view of one of these on the ground. They winter on the local mooredge and in the woods near me, put it's pot luck finding one.

Regards, Chris

[kevbirder]

Fantastic - If you need any help enhancing this picture - mainly brightening it up, just email it to me full size - kevbirder @ btinternet.com (without the spaces) and I'll have a go and send it back to you.