Wilson's Snipe Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

#WildlifeWednesday finds a snipe! A snipe hunt is a practical joke from as early as the 1840s, in which an unsuspecting newcomer is duped into trying to catch an elusive animal called a snipe. The target of the prank is led to an outdoor spot and given instructions for catching the snipe; these often include waiting in the dark and holding an empty bag or making noises to attract the creature. Setting the stage for the prank is often done with imaginative descriptions of the imaginary snipe. For

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