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Borderland

A Wilson's snipe stands at the edge of the marsh

A Wilson’s snipe in its element at the edge of the marsh.

Published August 7, 2017
Categorized as Birds Tagged auto tour, rain, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River S Unit, South Quigley Lake, Washington, Wilson's snipe

The Singing Snipe

A snipe calls out as the rain comes down on a spring morning

A Wilson’s snipe sings as the rain pours down at South Quigley Lake.

Why so eager to sing little one? Ah, you’re in love.

As the rain beats down on South Quigley Lake, a Wilson's snipe calls out as water drops collect on the end of its bill, while its partner takes a little nap

Published June 4, 2017
Categorized as Birds Tagged auto tour, rain, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River S Unit, singing, South Quigley Lake, Washington, Wilson's snipe

Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Bed

A Wilson's snipe takes a rest on a bed of reeds on a rainy spring afternoon

A Wilson’s snipe takes a rest on a bed of reeds on a rainy spring afternoon.

Published May 18, 2017
Categorized as Birds Tagged auto tour, rain, resting, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River S Unit, South Quigley Lake, Washington, Wilson's snipe

Snipe on Display

A Wilson's snipe in a display pose

I had been watching this Wilson’s snipe at the edge of the marsh when there was a rustling nearby and it suddenly hunkered down and put on this display. It didn’t hold the display long, the noise was made by its mate flying into the area.

Published April 10, 2017
Categorized as Birds Tagged auto tour, displaying, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River S Unit, South Quigley Lake, Washington, Wilson's snipe

Hidden Snipe

Hidden Snipe

A Wilson’s snipe is nearly obscured by the green grasses at the edge of South Quigley Lake on a rainy April morning.

Published January 7, 2014
Categorized as Birds Tagged auto tour, rain, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River S Unit, South Quigley Lake, Washington, Wilson's snipe

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