Matt_K Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Need help with these two birds seen today just NW of Orlando, FL. I found them sitting on a mudflat on a freshwater pond in the woods. They were very distant and unmoving for almost an hour before I had to depart. My digital camera was on maximum zoom and it was difficult to keep them in the field of view even with the camera braced. Not much else to compare them with size-wise, but I felt they were bigger than a robin, but smaller than a crow (guesstimate). Any and all help is appreciated. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedsandyman Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 With those yellowish stripes on the back and head my first impression is Wilson's Snipe. Never spotted them sleeping before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Wilson's Snipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_K Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Thanks! After looking at a lot of pictures and comparing the distinct coloration patterns on the back, I totally agree. Without seeing the full head, having a decent size comparison or vocalization, these had me stumped. I appreciate the assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban snipe Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 those are common snipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millipede Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, urban snipe said: those are common snipes If you have an older field guide you might want a newer one. They're wilson's snipe but I believe they used to be called common snipe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban snipe Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I must admit that all my bird books come from a used book store! ? However, in the picture, it's hard to distinguish Wilson's from Common Snipe because the head is not clearly visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavan wood Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 They split it. NA is wilson snipe and Europe is common snipe. I think I have that right. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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