Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Wilson's Snipe

Linking up with Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes

For this week's wild bird I am sharing the Wilson's Snipe seen at the Swan Harbor Farms in Harve de Grace, Md.  Swan Harbor Farms is known as a birding hotspot, last year I did this Swan Harbor post....it-was-rail-day. The Snipe is one of my favorite birds.


The Wilson's Snipe has greenish legs and a large straight dark bill.


They breed in marshes, bogs and tundra. They forage in soft mud looking for their food.


They are shy birds and are usually well camouflaged in the grasses..


Where's Waldo shot... there are two Snipes in this shot above can you find both of them?



 I hope you enjoyed my wild bird post.. Till next week's wild bird post.. I wish you happy Birding and have a wonderful week!

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48 comments:

  1. Very cool shots of the snipe in the grass. I don't think snipes have made their way back to Ontario yet...but I'm looking for some. ;)

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  2. What a brilliant bird and superb images Eileen. Very jealous. I want to see one.

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  3. Great photos of the Snipe. It is really well hidden among all the grass.

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  4. Hi Eileen, Lovely bird! I have not seen any Snipes. Makes me think of the saying "Going on a Snipe Hunt" (not a Squeegie Hunt) which to my late father meant, doing something that would not be very successful. Funny how that old saying was passed along (my ancestors colonized MD in Baltimore). Who can say why that saying came to mean what it did to my dad? Have a great Wednesday tomorrow!

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  5. The snipe looks a lot like the grass - he must be a hard bird to capture. Thanks for sharing, Eileen!

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  6. Such a cute little fellow...sometimes I look at them and think those long bills would feel awkward. Yet I know they need them...

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  7. I love your blog and pics..I am you newest follower :-)))

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  8. Hi Eileen, enjoyed this wild bird post and the wonderful shots you captured of this beautiful bird.
    Have a nice day. CM

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  9. As a shy bird myself, I can relate to the Snipes! We call it 'Where's Wally?' here always love to spot the differences as well as find the Snipes! Happy Anniversary to you both!
    Wren x

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  10. A fantastic find. They are so hard to find as they blend into their environment so well but you got good shots Eileen.

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  11. Very cool..Great catch..He's well hidden indeed..Enjoy your evening..

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  12. They are cute--and well-camouflaged!

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  13. They sure camouflage well! Superb captures, Eileen.

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  14. They blend in rather well, don't they, Eileen! What a neat bird, I can see why they are one of your favorites!

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  15. Wow . . . look at that bill . . .

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  16. The snipe is a master of disguise! Lovely photos!

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  17. Hi Eileen,
    fabulous photos of this rare bird.
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  18. Talk about camouflage! How well he blends with the environment.
    Amalia
    xo

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  19. Hi! The snipe is very cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Great camo! Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  21. I can see why it is a favorite bird, it is beautiful! Great photos Eileen and happy day to you :)

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  22. I enlarged the photos...outstanding!!! Great post as always.

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  23. They are well camouflaged. Cool captures!!

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  24. Hi Eileen, These are some neat photos of Wilson's Snipe. When you say that you posted these last year on "it-was-rail-day" you were not talking trains, were you? :-) Have a great day!

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  25. Snipes have such a cryptic plumage and you did a brilliant job to get the Wilson's in the frame.

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  26. What a cool bird! The beak is well designed for foraging in the mud to find food.
    Great captcha, Eileen!
    Have a Beautiful Day!!
    Peace :)

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  27. What an interesting bird. Great job getting some very difficult shots. I did see the two Snipes :) Have a happy day, Eileen!

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  28. wonderful photos and yes i can see both shipe!

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  29. Hello Eileen, amazing series on the Wilson snipe. Brilliant close ups, Have a happy day!

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  30. The snipe is also eem beautiful bird. Nice of you to bring this to the fore :-) alvst I wish you a very nice weekend Eileen :-)

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  31. Great captures of this shy bird. Cute bird too. It makes me wonder where the term "don't snipe at me" comes from. I am going to have to look that up.. Have a great weekend coming up Eileen.. Michelle

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  32. What a beautiful bird, Eileen! You are really great at photographing birds and identifying them. I've learned a lot from you.

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  33. Hello Eileen!!
    What a beautiful bird!!Great captures!Gorgeous images with the bird in the grass!Have a happy week ahead!
    Dimi...

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  34. I did find the second one. But it was not easy :)

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  35. Great captures. You have to have a good eye to spot them.

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  36. wow, he/she is pretty much camouflaged. wow wee!! what a cutie. glad you got him in a few close-ups. ( ;

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  37. Such an elusive bird! Also one of my favorites. You got some great photos!

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  38. Eileen, I truly wonder where they get these names from!!!! Great photos, as ever!

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  39. Your photos are always so amazing! I love the snipe and you photos in Kissimmee are incredible!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  40. Dearest Eileen; Oh, they are snipes♪ How well they camouflaged in the grasses:-) Love their long beaks. Thank you very much for introducing this rare bird (for me).

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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  41. Your pictures are very lovely and I like how you are so explanatory with each frame. It is nice to know what is what and where taken.

    Thanks.

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  42. what an amazing eye you have eileen, this critter sure is well camouflaged!!!!

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  43. Yes, I can see both birds--though they are very well camoflauged! Great job finding them!

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  44. How did you ever see the snipe to photograph??? I've been snipe hunting --- only once!!! It was in a field of corn that was wayyyy taller than me!!

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