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Bittern, Fishers Green, January 2023

Jack Snipe at Lemsford Springs, 12th October 2022.

10/14/2022

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A Jack Snipe had been reported at Lemsford Springs and was showing well. However, a visit on the 11th October was unsuccessful despite waiting around three and a half hours. Three Common Snipe were however present and gave some good views.
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Also present was an intriguing Water Rail that had what looked like a foreign ring. Hopefully, if it stays, it may be able to yield some better views to pinpoint its origin.
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Undeterred, I returned the following afternoon and the Jack Snipe offered up some great views!
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It's the first record at Lemsford in five years and thankfully it seemed to be unfazed by this huge hybrid Mallard!
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I even managed to remember to take some video, which shows its classic bobbing action.
My best ever views of this tricky, but beautiful bird.
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