. Bird-lore . Bird-Photography for Women 179 hood, and modern combination lenses—all these accessories have reduced thedifficulties and discomforts to a minimum. But, at the same time, one losesthe old intimacy which frequently existed between the photographer andvarious stray birds. Many a time, when lying on the ground, lightly coveredwith litter, all kinds of birds have mistaken me for a heap of rubbish. Oncetwo Cuckoos sat on my head; a Sedge Warbler, on another occasion, satthere and sang to me. One day a Snipe alighted on my shoulder and uttered. BLACK-THROATED LOON APPROACHING NEST his
. Bird-lore . Bird-Photography for Women 179 hood, and modern combination lenses—all these accessories have reduced thedifficulties and discomforts to a minimum. But, at the same time, one losesthe old intimacy which frequently existed between the photographer andvarious stray birds. Many a time, when lying on the ground, lightly coveredwith litter, all kinds of birds have mistaken me for a heap of rubbish. Oncetwo Cuckoos sat on my head; a Sedge Warbler, on another occasion, satthere and sang to me. One day a Snipe alighted on my shoulder and uttered. BLACK-THROATED LOON APPROACHING NEST his creaking call-note, which was a curious and weird experience; because thebird seemed to vibrate inside, like unoiled machinery. He also prodded myface with his long, sensitive bill. The hiding tent has done away with aLthis. One now sits in comparative ease, notebook in hand, with theimosflask and sandwiches, and sometimes a novel. But, in spite of many improvements, the necessary kit, even if only aquarter-plate outfit, is heavy for a woman to carry (unless she is very muscular)without assistance. Transport is often a difficulty in out-of-the-way places, i8o Bird- Lore and one is frequently obliged to hire a man to carry things. If two womencan hunt in couples, one of whom should not be a photographer, then diffi-culties are lessened. But, though there are drawbacks to this pursuit wherewomen are concerned, there are compensations. The age of chivalry is farfrom past, and women will often gain admittance to protected areas from
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