Interesting Snipe

["shorty via Canberrabirds " <>]

I think that was the one caught by Lori and her team? It turned out to be a Latham's. There is a confirmed record ( BARC ) of a Pin-Tailed here in 2024.

Shorty

On Tue, Nov 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM Ken Black <> wrote:

Thanks Shorty, there was one a couple of years ago that was I believe going to have a genetic test done, but haven’t heard anything 🤔

Ken

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> On 3 Nov 2026, at 13:59, shorty via Canberrabirds <> wrote:
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> 
> Hi All,
>
> I photographed this Snipe at Jerra Wetlands this morning, I think the toes trail far too much for a Latham's. I have posted on ABID Facebook group for opinions but thought I would let you all know to keep an eye and ear out for this bird when down there.
>
> Shorty
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