Australian Painted Snipe Behaviour

[Mike Honeyman <>]

Hi Bob

It certainly notes in references I have that Painted Snipe are hard  
to flush.
The Helm Shorebirds book (Hayman et al, 1986) says "When disturbed  
usually freezes; groups may form a motionless tableau, each bird  
holding a different attitude. When approached, often does not flush  
until observer is very close, then flies only a short distance".
Waders of Europe, Asia and North America (Message & Taylor, 2005)  
similarly says "... can be difficult to flush, preferring to freeze  
when disturbed".
The 'head down / bum up' posture has been noted before in past  
Australian sightings (usually described more eloquently than I have  
just done though!)
mjh

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