Sunday 22 January 2017

Lapwing's lucky escape.

Not sure what the poor old Lapwing did to deserve this or maybe he is injured.
He seems to be struggling which alerted the Crow, who did his best to drown him.
The Spoonbill came over and the Crow flew off. The Spoonbill then did exactly the same.
Obviously he realised the Lapwing was too big and let him go.
I never knew that Spoonbills did this sort of thing.












20 comments:

  1. Great series of photos. What was the outcome?

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  3. Hi Marc.
    It survived the attack,and flew off.

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  4. The bird had a very bad day, two other birds attacked him. Amazing photos. Regards

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  5. A very interesting sequence, John, and superbly captured too. It makes me realise that I've no idea if Lapwings can swim, as I've only ever seen them inland or wading at the water's edge! If not, could this one have got out of its depth, and be struggling?

    Best wishes to you both - - - Richard

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  6. Wow. Great photos. Poor Lapwing. It was not a good day for the bird.

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  7. Oh, what an event! Unbelievable, why others were lapwing bouquet!

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  8. You should work for the BBC, excellent behaviour shots.

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  9. Wow. Amazing photos. Nature is unpredictable.

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  10. When you are able to capture this kind of drama it provides the most rewarding photography of all. Well done, John.

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  11. The weak have a hard time in nature. You were in the good (if sad) position for interesting shots.

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  12. Cracking set of pics. John I trust the lapwing was unharmed.

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  13. Wow, nice show of this drama!
    Stunning shots!
    Greetings,
    Maria

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  14. Poor Lapwing!!!.. great document.. Congrats..

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  15. Thank you all for your comments.
    John and Sue.

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  16. Hi John,
    We met walking the dogs- amazing blog and photos:)
    Thais

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  17. Thanks Thais for your comment,hope to bump into you again.
    John.

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  18. Incredible sequence of photos, Poor bird !!!
    Spectacular photos.
    My greetings from Urugauy

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  19. Incredible sequence of photos, Poor bird !!!
    Spectacular photos.
    My greetings from Urugauy

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