November 12, 2008

JACK SNIPE

Jack Snipe: Occasional Winter Visitor

The most likey place to see a Jack Snipe is on Fairlop Plain, however, they are a lot less common nowadays than they were a few years ago. So if you see one, throw a party.

Latest Sightings:
  • March 16th 2010 - 1 at Fairlop Gravel Works
  • December 4th 2010 - 2 at Fairlop Gravel Works
  • 21st December 2009, 1 at Fairlop Waters
  • 29th October 2009, 1 at Fairlop Gravel Works
  • 25th October 2009, 1 at Fairlop Gravel Works
  • 20th October 2009, 2 at Fairlop Gravel Works
  • 17th October 2009, 1 at Fairlop Gravel Works
  • 10th October 2009, 1 at Fairlop Gravel Works
  • 20th March 2009, 1 at Fairlop Waters
  • 14th March 2009, 1 at Fairlop Waters
  • 1st March 2009, 1 at Fairlop Waters
  • 30th March 2004, 1 at Fairlop Waters
  • 31st December 2003, 1 at Fairlop Waters


Historical Information:

  • Jack Snipe are reported as having been present (but less than five times) at Hainault Forest pre 2003 by the late Mr. Mike Dennis

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