Jack Snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus
As suggested by it’s Latin name the Jack Snipe is smaller than the Common Snipe and much more scarce. They are winter visitors to the UK but not often seen because they frequent marshland habitats.
They hide in the deep vegetation and often feed at night. I photographed this one feeding, moving slowly probing the wet ground for invertebrates. They have a curious slow bobbing motion as they search for food and rely on their amazing camouflage to remain undetected by predators.
It was a rare treat that I will always remember.
Thank you for having a look at my photos. Comments or faves are very welcome and much appreciated.
Jack Snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus
As suggested by it’s Latin name the Jack Snipe is smaller than the Common Snipe and much more scarce. They are winter visitors to the UK but not often seen because they frequent marshland habitats.
They hide in the deep vegetation and often feed at night. I photographed this one feeding, moving slowly probing the wet ground for invertebrates. They have a curious slow bobbing motion as they search for food and rely on their amazing camouflage to remain undetected by predators.
It was a rare treat that I will always remember.
Thank you for having a look at my photos. Comments or faves are very welcome and much appreciated.