A few weeks ago I spotted this beautiful Wilson’s Snipe above. Despite being out in the open, he could be easily overlooked as his plumage blended in with the dry brown marsh grass.
Yesterday I discovered another Wilson’s Snipe making his way through the shallow water at a different preserve, equally well camouflaged among the green marsh plants.
There’s something irresistible about these shy, plump little birds – I’m so glad they enjoy wintering here in South Florida with us!
Birder's Journey 
Great sighting, BJ! It’s always a treat to see these guys.
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And I can’t resist, pointing them out to people who are walking by and might miss them!
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😀
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🌾 In the open expanse, where marsh grass weaves, 🌿 A Wilson’s Snipe, a master who deceives. 🦩 With plumage of browns, in the marsh’s embrace, 🍂 Hiding in plain sight, a marvel of grace.
A few weeks past, one caught my sight, 👀 A beauty, a snipe, bathed in sunlight. ☀️ Amidst dry grass, a camouflage so sly, 🍁 A hidden gem, beneath the sky.
Yesterday’s tale, a new discovery unfolds, 🌊 Another snipe, where green marsh molds. 🌱 In shallow waters, a dance so grand, 💃 Equally concealed, in the wetland.
Shy and plump, their charm so bright, 😊 Irresistible beings, in the soft daylight. 🌅 Wintering companions in South’s gentle air, 🌴 Wilson’s Snipes, a sight so rare.
🌾🌿🦩🍂👀☀️🍁🌊🌱💃😊🌅🌴
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Thank you for this, Yishai! What a delightful poem about these absolutely delightful, chubby little snipes!
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Invisible is the best description 😀😀. Great catch.
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Thank you so much, Ted. I don’t know who is more invisible in the marsh… The Wilson’s Snipes or the American Bitterns ☺️
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Wow, good comparison 😃
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Nice shot!
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Shots*!
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😉
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Much appreciated, Michael!
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You’re welcome.
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I have always wanted to see a snipe. Thank you for sharing yours!
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My pleasure, Amy! I really hope you get to see one in ‘person’ one of these days, too.
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What a beautiful capture BJ They are amazing at camouflage. We have not seen our first Snipe yet, they are so timid 😊
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So true, AB, which is one of the reasons I’m so happy that they enjoy sitting so close to our boardwalks!
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Wow, those are great close-ups of this snipe! What beautiful plumage!
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Thanks, Sue! They do have striking plumage, don’t they?
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Beautiful photos. It’s always a treat to see (and photograph) the snipes early enough to avoid flushing them by getting too close.
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Thank you, Tanja. I think these two were so content that they most likely couldn’t be convinced to move.😉
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It’s nice when that happens!
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The feathers have beautiful, and evidently very effective, markings – lovely photographs!
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Thank you, Ann. Amazingly, I was walking at one of these spots just today, and saw at least 7 or 8 more snipes tucked away in the marsh grass!
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