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Jack Snipe

Jack Snipe

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The Jack Snipe is a small, shy, and highly camouflaged wading bird, notoriously difficult to spot. It prefers heavily vegetated, boggy marshes and shallow wetlands.
Where to spot
Breeds in the taiga and tundra zones of northern Europe and Asia. Winters across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia in well-vegetated wetlands.
How to spot
Look for its small size, short bill relative to other snipes, and its 'hunched' appearance. The back often shows distinct yellowish stripes, and the crown is dark with two pale stripes. Its tendency to remain hidden until almost stepped upon, and then take a short, weak flight, is characteristic.
When to spot
Most often encountered during migration (spring and autumn) and in its non-breeding grounds (autumn to spring) in suitable wetland habitats. It is highly elusive.
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When flushed, the Jack Snipe typically flies low, slowly, and erratically for a short distance before dropping quickly back into cover, making it a challenging bird to observe.
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Linda Rullens
3 weeks ago
Jack Snipe
Den Hoorn, Noord-Holland
Spotted Jack Snipe
Spotted Jack Snipe
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Simeon
6 months ago
Jack Snipe
Bennekom, Gelderland
Spotted Jack Snipe
Spotted Jack Snipe
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