A month ago, I wrote a post here about this unique and special little bird, the Wilson’s Snipe. Some weeks later, this Snipe – along with at least 2-3 of his friends – were still ‘hanging out’ in the very same spot right next to the boardwalk.
On this particular day, the Snipe was thoroughly enjoying a preening session. I love the many colors and patterns of its beautiful tail feathers ♥️
Check out my blog post in early January to learn more from the Audubon and All About Birds websites about the appearance, habitat, and behavior of the Wilson’s Snipe.
Although my husband let me include his cool little iPhone video above, I wasn’t able to catch the Snipe flying. But you should definitely listen to this terrific Bird Note episode to hear more about the flight and unique sounds of the Wilson’s Snipe!
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These are wonderful images of it! It’s been sometime since I last saw one. Thanks for sharing these images. 😀
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Glad you enjoyed seeing this guy, Deborah! I had not seen a Snipe more than once or twice in recent years either, till now.
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What a wonderful post for World Wetlands Day! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for pointing out that this was posted on World Wetlands Day, Amy!! We are blessed with many wonderful wetlands here and Florida.
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Cleanliness is next to godliness!
Thankyou
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Haha! Love it, Berny ☺️. Thanks for letting me use your video!
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Amazing to see a snipe so relaxed near people!
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It is pretty awesome, considering that they just stay there day after day, practically within hand’s reach of the boardwalk!
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If ever one needs an example of “avian cryptic plumage”, the Wilson’s Snipe is it!
Terrific images of one of our favorites! Love the preening video.
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Thanks, Wally. I quite agree – I never really realized how fascinating their plumages, especially their tail feathers.
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Beautiful Snipe pics BJ, that would be a rare treat for us as we never see these birds, we just never seem to be at the right place at the right time as they are very elusive.
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Thanks, AB! So true. . . They may even be more elusive than the Bitterns.
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Great photos of this often secretive bird!
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Thank you very much, Siobhan! I felt very lucky to see him so many days in a row.
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Yes , special bird and first time seeing 😯🌷🙏
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I’m so glad you got a chance to see him on my blog!!
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Yes, very true 🌷🙏 I admired 😍 thank you for sharing 🌷🙏🌷
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Excellent captures, Carol. 🙂
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Thank you, HJ – I really appreciate it!
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Wonderful captures, Carol. I love their color pattern, and how nice to have them stay around a few days.
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Thank you, Ellen. I also love the unique patterns and multiple colors of their plumage!
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These are amazing bird photographs! They would be wonderful for a book about birds… 🙂
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What a very kind thing to say, Ann!! Your comments mean a lot to me.
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. It’s always special to encounter these lovely snipes.
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Thank YOU for visiting and enjoying them, Tanja! Have a beautiful day☀️
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