Jack Snipe
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Marshes (winter).
Diet: Worms, larvae.
Best time to spot: Bobs while feeding; flushes silently.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
Recent UK sightings
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