82 The Snipe. 



The snipe is very fond of its young. If it 

 hears you coming near its nest, it will keep per- 

 fectly still, hoping that it will not be noticed. 



It will not move until you have reached its 

 nest. Then it will fly off a short distance, and 

 cry, and limp as if it were hurt. It hopes you 

 will feel sorry for it, and come to help it, leaving 

 its young undisturbed. 



