greenshank. leighton moss rspb.

one of seven greenshanks spotted at leighton moss last sunday. this was taken from eric morecambe hide, which is a coastal hide. other birds of note seen here at the same time, included two spotted redshanks, five little gulls, a common sandpiper and a wood sandpiper. these topped a fine mornings birding, after being very lucky and seeing a hobby at the main reserve. at one point a marsh harrier and the hobby were in the same tree......though the hobby soon moved at a rapid rate of knots!!!!
the greenshank, here, is just practicing a few kung fu moves!!!

Nice shots andy.
Think that's a turning back kick :)

What beautiful feathers they have - nice shots, Andy.
The second shot is a pirouette, obviously a version of "Swan Lake" :)

Lovely images andy you certainly had a great day :)