Obviously I would use my camera, but for some reason snipe hunting is deemed comical by popular media. In fact, in this clip from the TV show, Cheers, Frazier gleefully proclaims it is “the night of the full moon”. Let’s be “manly” and get out there after dark! (TV show Cheers video clip)

Wikipedia link: Snipe Hunting

Regardless, I watched this Wilson’s Snipe two afternoons ago for almost one hour. During that entire time it moved less than six inches, and stayed right next to the long reeds. Good thing I was not on a snipe hunt. I was lucky to have spotted the bird at all. I will admit the event was not very exciting!