Gallinago Gallinago Collection

Skeleton of a European robin, Erithacus rubecula (Motacilla rubecula) and common snipe
FLO4565794 Skeleton of a European robin, Erithacus rubecula (Motacilla rubecula) and common snipe, Gallinago gallinago (Scollopax gallinago) from Dr. Barclay's Museum, Edinburgh

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) autumn courtship display, Germany, August

Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) in snow, Wales, UK, March. Crop of 01392269

Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) feeding in shallow water in snow, Wales, UK, March

Common snipe with reflection and colorful background
Magnus Renmyr

Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) perched on a post in a marshy area of Yellow Flag Iris (Iris germanica) Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August (non-ex)

Common Snipe calling

Common snipe pair

Common snipe close-up

Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) foraging in water, Uto, Finland July

Natural History - Birds - Common snipe
Vintage engraving of a common snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is a small, stocky wader native to the Old World. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland

Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) perched on fencepost, RSPB Balranald nature reserve, North Uist, Western Isles / Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May Did you know

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Thuringia, Germany

Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago roosting flock at daybreak on icy pool Kent UK winter

Common Snipe with worm, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe on a pole, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe on a fence, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe hiding in the grass, Gallinago gallinago, Netherlands

Common Snipe resting on a pole, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe perched on mossy stone, Gallinago gallinago

Group of Common Snipe in marsh, Gallinago gallinago, The Netherlands

Common Snipe along water side, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe displaying, Gallinago gallinago, Italy

Common Snipe landing, Gallinago gallinago, Italy

Common Snipe in winter, Gallinago gallinago, The Netherlands

Common Snipe walking in the grass, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe foraging in water, Gallinago gallinago, Italy

Common Snipe on the ground, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe groep perched, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe standing in the grass, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe in grass, Gallinago gallinago, Italy

Displaying Common Snipe in water, Gallinago gallinago, Italy

Common Snipe on ice, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe standing on ice, Gallinago gallinago

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Myvatn, Iceland

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) juvenile, Iceland

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Mallorca, Spain

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago), Lower Saxony, Germany

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The Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) is a captivating bird that showcases its beauty and unique behaviors in various settings. In Germany, during the autumn courtship display in August, these snipes enchant observers with their graceful movements and intricate rituals. The snowy landscapes of Wales, UK, in March provide a stunning backdrop for the Common Snipe as it navigates through the cold terrain. With its long beak probing into shallow waters covered in snow, this resilient bird demonstrates its adaptability. In Lower Silesia, Poland, two Common Snipes brave thick fog while foraging in mud; their determination to find sustenance is admirable. Their presence was so striking that they won the Bird in all its states category at the Emotion Ailes Photography Competition 2021. Captured against colorful backgrounds or perched on posts amidst marshy areas filled with Yellow Flag Iris flowers, these snipes create picturesque scenes that leave us mesmerized by nature's artistry. Their calls echo through wetlands as they communicate with one another or mark their territories. Whether seen individually or as pairs engaging in social interactions, each encounter reveals more about their fascinating lives. A close-up view allows us to appreciate every detail of their plumage and delicate features. These birds are truly a testament to nature's craftsmanship. From Finland's Uto waterways to various locations worldwide documented under Natural History - Birds category photographs, we witness how these elegant creatures thrive across diverse habitats. Even when standing alone amidst shallow waters blanketed by snowfall once again in Wales' UK landscape during March – they remain strong symbols of resilience and survival against harsh conditions. The Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) continues to captivate our hearts with its gracefulness and ability to adapt within different environments throughout the year.