Woodcock - Matlock Forest

I've been out most evenings this week trying to photograph some of our nocturnal birds. Species like Woodcock which generally only commence their distinctive roding display flight at dusk means the time period in which you can get a reasonable photo is very limited. Luckily there is a decent population in most of the coniferous plantations so provided you can put up with the biting insects there is a reasonable chance of success.

Woodcock