Wilson's Snipe (wing sounds)

Rocky Mountain National Park

Listen to wilson's snipe (wing sounds) recorded in Rocky Mountain National Park. Public-domain recording by the National Park Service (J. Job).

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1:22Public domain (US NPS)by J. JobNational Park Service

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About this sound

Wilson's Snipe sounds produced from air passing over the tail feathers during a dive. Note that the call of a Wilson's Snipe, a Red-winged Blackbird and the buzz of a hummingbird flying by can also be heard in the recording.

Why parks record sound

The NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division monitors soundscapes in parks across the United States. Natural quiet is treated as a resource to protect, like clean air or dark skies: noise from aircraft, vehicles and machinery can mask animal communication and change the experience of a place.

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