Wilson's Snipe
Jun 12, 2023 17:13:22 #
As we drove along and my wife said, what the heck is that bird with the long beak? It had me stumped as well, but sure glad it decided to perch on the fence post.
Jun 12, 2023 17:19:35 #
Jon Erdmann wrote:
As we drove along and my wife said, what the heck is that bird with the long beak? It had me stumped as well, but sure glad it decided to perch on the fence post.
Good shot.
Jun 12, 2023 17:20:26 #
Snipe hunting is fun! We have them in springtime in Yakima County (WA). Cool photo.
Jun 12, 2023 18:19:30 #
lbarnett25
Loc: Baldwinsville, NY
What a great shot. I’ve only seen them in marshes. Never an opportunity for a shot like that.
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Jun 13, 2023 02:35:54 #
What a great shot. In the early 20th century Snipe were hunted with shotguns. If you have ever seen them fly, they would make a challenging target. They, and other shore birds, were sold in open air markets in New York City
Jun 13, 2023 05:34:19 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
What a great shot. In the early 20th century Snipe were hunted with shotguns. If you have ever seen them fly, they would make a challenging target. They, and other shore birds, were sold in open air markets in New York City
I did see them fly this past Saturday... I tried to get a bit closer to one on a post, which soon gave flight away from where I was. I have a challenge now (grinning)
Jun 13, 2023 07:26:37 #
Jun 13, 2023 07:29:33 #
Jon Erdmann wrote:
As we drove along and my wife said, what the heck is that bird with the long beak? It had me stumped as well, but sure glad it decided to perch on the fence post.
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Jun 14, 2023 13:52:21 #
Jon Erdmann wrote:
As we drove along and my wife said, what the heck is that bird with the long beak? It had me stumped as well, but sure glad it decided to perch on the fence post.
I haven't seen your shots before, but these recent ones are sure breathtakingly beautiful 🤎🤎🖤🤎🤎
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