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Wilson's Snipes

Gallinago gallinago

Description:

Small, stocky shorebird

Notes:

I took the photo of the snipe on the shore of the pond on the Chebeague Golf Course and didn't notice the snipe below it until I put the photos on my computer. You have to look quite closely to see.


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2 Comments

bjohnson
bjohnson a year ago

They are not easy to photo and they are even harder to see. I was one foot away in front of me and I didn't see it until it flew away. They blend into their environment so well.

Darwin26
Darwin26 a year ago

i managed a few pix of the Wilson Snipe this Summer ~ they are not easy to photo, not to mention they blend in!

Maine, USA

Lat: 43.75, Long: -70.10

Spotted on Apr 12, 2011
Submitted on Oct 17, 2011

Spotted for mission

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