The narrow outermost feather is spread away from the rest during the
"winnowing" dive, and the vibration produces the sound.
Pepper
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:09:01 PM UTC-7 Lee French wrote:
> According to Sibley, most shorebirds have 12 tailfeathers where as Snipes
> have 14. Must aid in the winnowing.
>
> On Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:38:49 PM UTC-7 <kent......> wrote:
>
>> Really Nice shot!
>>
>> On Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:37:30 PM UTC-7 Lee French wrote:
>>
>>> Plenty of early morning winnowing going on at the big meadow just past
>>> MP 21on DIMR. At the risk of being sniped at, I'm posting this just because
>>> the board has been so quiet.
>>>
>>> Lee French[image: 6-6-25 Wilson's Snipe 2064.JPG]
>>>
>>
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