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.












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20 comments:

  1. Marc Heath22 January 2017 at 13:25

    Great series of photos. What was the outcome?

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  3. JRandSue22 January 2017 at 13:28

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

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  4. Giga22 January 2017 at 14:28

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

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  5. Richard Pegler22 January 2017 at 14:33

    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. matti niilola22 January 2017 at 16:06

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

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  7. Anne Hagman-Niilola22 January 2017 at 16:24

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

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  8. Sam and Lisa22 January 2017 at 18:17

    You should work for the BBC, excellent behaviour shots.

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  9. Bob Eade.22 January 2017 at 18:39

    Quite an encounter!!

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  10. sami niilola22 January 2017 at 20:29

    Wow. Amazing photos. Nature is unpredictable.

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  11. David M. Gascoigne,22 January 2017 at 21:04

    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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  12. Author R. Mac Wheeler23 January 2017 at 00:00

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

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  13. Mike Attwood23 January 2017 at 10:36

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

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  14. Maria23 January 2017 at 19:32

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

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  15. Ana Mínguez Corella24 January 2017 at 11:40

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

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  16. JRandSue28 January 2017 at 12:10

    Thank you all for your comments.
    John and Sue.

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  17. Thais29 January 2017 at 11:35

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

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  18. JRandSue29 January 2017 at 12:11

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

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  19. Jorge Barcala Campo9 February 2017 at 14:29


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

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  20. Jorge Barcala Campo9 February 2017 at 14:39


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

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