This bird, in its quick and upward bound and its swift zigzag flights, is a recognized test of the sportsman's skill.
Orange Jacobs: “This bird, in its quick and upward bound and its swift zigzag flights, is a recognized test of the sportsman's skill.”
Editor's note · Context
Jacobs describes the snipe's flight as a challenge for sportsmen, emphasizing the skill required in hunting.
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