Wilson's Snipe
Wilson’s Snipe are often very wary birds, keeping under cover or close to it, and returning quickly to safety if they sense danger. So it was unusual to see this individual feeding in bright sunshine out in the open at the edge of Frank Lake in southern Alberta, Canada. It was even more surprising that I was able to stealthily approach to water level and in close proximity. That allowed me to obtain some images which show the intricate, cryptic plumage that serves to camouflage the birds so well in their typical wetland environment. You never know your luck with bird photography: sometimes your intended subject will spook for seemingly no reason, on other occasions like this it doesn’t seem to mind or notice even with a reputation for shyness.
Wilson's Snipe
Wilson’s Snipe are often very wary birds, keeping under cover or close to it, and returning quickly to safety if they sense danger. So it was unusual to see this individual feeding in bright sunshine out in the open at the edge of Frank Lake in southern Alberta, Canada. It was even more surprising that I was able to stealthily approach to water level and in close proximity. That allowed me to obtain some images which show the intricate, cryptic plumage that serves to camouflage the birds so well in their typical wetland environment. You never know your luck with bird photography: sometimes your intended subject will spook for seemingly no reason, on other occasions like this it doesn’t seem to mind or notice even with a reputation for shyness.