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Jack Snipe:

UK Status: Apart from the far north of the UK, this bird is mainly a winter visitor.

Habitat: This bird likes low lying grassy wetland and marshy ground.

Breeding: Not breeding in the UK, the Jack Snipe nests in a shallow scrape on the ground. It's nest is sometimes sparsely lined with grass, or vegetation, there are three to four eggs, similar in colour to those of the larger Common Snipe.

 Comment: Uncommon but it's habitat is declining, and that is of concern for the survival of this species as a winter visitor in the UK,

BE AWARE PLEASE:  Ground nesting birds are very vulnerable to having their eggs and chicks smashed or crushed. This can happen when people are unaware of their presence, or when dogs are allowed to run loose during the breeding season. Nests are very well hidden, and are not usually spotted until it's to late. Dogs often have no concern for ground nesting birds, please keep them on their leads from April through to the end of September.