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 […]
Tag Archives: Wilson's Snipe
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 […]
I’ve only seen the species a few times over the years, but this quiet fellow can be seen at our local wetlands in virtually the same spot nearly every day lately. The Wilson’s Snipe favors wet habitats such as marshes, pond edges, flooded meadows, and fields, foraging in the mud for prey such as insects, […]
Birder's Journey 