A Common Snipe perched on top of a pine and had its so called "ground display" when two Capercaillies decided to take breakfast on that particular pine top! They have a lek in the nearby forest. After a while the Capercaillies realise that I am directly below the tree and decide to take off. The first male has some "grunts" when taking off. An older gentleman perhaps?

Långhällsmossen, Uppland. April 24, 2025.
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Common Snipe disturbance

Field sound recordist and archivist of vanishing sounds in natural Iandscapes. Highly commended in the Sound of the Year Awards 2024 - Best Natural Sound.

Common Snipe disturbance

Bo Söderström