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Jack Snipe Delights Birdwatchers at Rainham Marshes

Original: A Jack Snipe Close Up I had a lovely day out at the Rainham Marshes yesterday. One hide I stumbled into was full of exci

A visitor to Rainham Marshes in Essex spent a day at the nature reserve and watched a Jack Snipe bobbing up and down while foraging directly beneath a bird hide. The close encounter ended when a crow chased the bird away. The sighting is charming wildlife enthusiasts who enjoy close-up views of this typically elusive wading bird.

Why now: Rare close-up views of the usually secretive Jack Snipe are a treat for birdwatchers, and the sighting is being shared with fellow nature enthusiasts.

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• A Jack Snipe Close Up I had a lovely day out at the Rainham Marshes yesterday. One hide I stumbled into was full of excitement, and it turned out this Jack Snipe was bobbing up and down right under the hide while foraging. After a while, a crow spoiled the view and chased it… · derickr@phpc.social · 17

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