05th April 2021
A quick dart to the patch to meet up with a passing-through Dan Pointon finally made me try the recent winter's trend of using thermal cameras to locate Jack Snipes. Without the techno aid it's pretty much impossible to find these birds on the ground, but with the camera it could scarcely be easier. It took about a minute to find the first one and very soon we tallied at least 9. They are so confident in their incredible camouflage that you can approach to within a couple of feet. Or at least you can if you don't sink in the marsh like I did.
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