Jack Snipe Collection

Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minima) feeding in margins of watercress bed, Hertfordshire, England, UK, January

Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) resting among seaweed on rocky shoreline, Parainen Uto, Finland. September

Jack Snipe (colour litho)
3121146 Jack Snipe (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Jack Snipe
LLM455023 Jack Snipe by Morris, Beverley R. (fl.1891); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Snipe. Illustration from British Game Birds and Wildfowl by Beverley R Morris (3rd edn, John C Nimmo)

Eggs
LLM339485 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

The Jack Snipe, Sabines Snipe (chromolitho)
3644018 The Jack Snipe, Sabines Snipe (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jack Snipe, Sabines Snipe)

Jack snipe bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Birds eggs, Rail, Bunting, Yelllowhammer, Falcon, Snipe, Shrike, Chough, Fieldfare
Vintage engraving of Birds eggs, Water Rail, Common Bunting, Yelllow hammer, Gyr Falcon, Jack Snipe, Red-backed Shrike, Chough, Fieldfare, Puffin

Natural History, Birds, Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus)
Vintage engraving of a jack snipe / jacksnipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes

Jack Snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus, Italy

Jack Snipe lying dead on the ice, Lymnocryptes minimus

Jack Snipe in winter, Lymnocryptes minimus

Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus), standing, side view

Jack Snipe

Lymnocryptes minimus, jack snipe
Plate 80 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Jack Snipe Lymnocryptes minimus Salthouse duck pond Norfolk December

Jack Snipe Lymnocryptes minimus feeding in cold weather Salthouse duck pond Norfolk December

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The elusive Jack Snipe, also known as Lymnocryptes minimus, finds solace resting among the seaweed on a rocky shoreline in Parainen Uto, Finland during the month of September. This small bird captivates with its colorful plumage and delicate features, as depicted in a stunning color lithograph. The Jack Snipe's eggs are a marvel to behold, showcasing nature's intricate design and beauty. In another depiction, we witness the grace of the Sabines Snipe or Jack Snipe through a chromolithograph. Its slender body and long beak make it an expert forager in the margins of watercress beds in Hertfordshire. Bird enthusiasts are enchanted by this unique species that stands out amidst other avian wonders like Rails, Buntings, Yellowhammers, Falcons, Shrikes, Choughs, and Fieldfares. The natural history of these birds is meticulously documented alongside captivating images of the Jack Snipe. Charles Whymper's artwork from 1900 showcases both Common Snipes (Gallinago scolopacina) and their smaller counterpart - the Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula). Whymper's attention to detail brings these birds to life on canvas. Whether perched on rocks or feeding near watercress beds, this fascinating creature never fails to amaze with its adaptability and resilience. The Jack Snipe continues to inspire awe among birdwatchers worldwide with its unique characteristics and behavior. So next time you find yourself along a rocky shoreline or exploring wetlands rich in vegetation like cress beds – keep your eyes peeled for this magnificent bird: the one-of-a-kind Jack Snipe.