A Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) in grass, This bird was caught by a ringer and shown to us. It flew off back to the meadow shortly after.

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Size: 6000px × 4005px
Location: Rye Meads, Hoddesdon, Herts
Photo credit: © Nigel Sawyer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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