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A Wilson's Snipe bouncing and grooving along while poking about in the mud for food. The strongest hypothesis for this motion is to deter predators. This bouncing motion is done when when the bird is being watched, and it is done in open habitat where it's more likely that a predator would spot them. The Snipe has detected a potential threat and is letting the predator know that this bird has plenty of energy to fly off and escape, so it's not even worth the attempt. There's another possible exp

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111 reactions · 19 shares | Normally very shy, secretive birds, male Wilson's snipe become considerably bolder in the breeding season. They're often seen high in the air performing their "winnowing" display dives, or standing conspicously on posts and other raised perches, calling to defend their territory. Video by Dan Streiffert | Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge | Facebook

A Wilson's Snipe bounces while poking about for tasty invertebrates to eat. This bird bops when being watched by potential predators (in this case, people along the boardwalk.) The bird is saying through movement: I have plenty of energy and will fly away, so don't even try to catch me. This video was taken late last year; I had several of these birds in my backyard marsh acting lively today so I thought today a good day to share. | Jocelyn Anderson Photography

Normally very shy, secretive birds, male Wilson’s snipe become considerably bolder in the breeding season. They’re often seen high in the air performing their “winnowing” display dives, or standing conspicously on posts and other raised perches, calling to defend their territory. 🎥 by Dan Streiffert #wilsonssnipe #snipe #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur | Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge