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Kate Humble presents the snipe.

Kate Humble presents the snipe. The snipe is an intricately patterned wader, not much bigger than a blackbird but with an enormously long bill. In the breeding season they fly high above their territories before dashing earthwards and then sweeping upwards again. Throughout this display you'll hear a bleating sound, known as 'drumming'. Find out how the sound is made in today's programme.

Producer Sarah Blunt

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2 minutes

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Tue 19 Mar 2024 05:58

Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago)

Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Apr 2014 05:58
  • Fri 26 Jun 2015 05:58
  • Mon 30 May 2016 05:58
  • Sun 5 Jun 2016 08:58
  • Tue 4 Sep 2018 05:58
  • Mon 27 Jul 2020 05:58
  • Fri 22 Oct 2021 05:58
  • Tue 19 Mar 2024 05:58

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