Improving the lamping technique...

This winter I've been out lamping on several occasions, with a few changes to techniques and equipment, only one bird has been 'missed' when lowering the net.

So far 3 Jack snipe have been ringed at a couple of sites near Poole Harbour, a Common Snipe and 6 Woodcock.

Sometimes on release, the birds can sit still long enough for a quick photo before taking off.

Mike G