Observations of Latham's Snipes Gallinago hardwickii were made at the Sengokubara Moor, Hakone, central Honshu, from 1975 through 1985. They were seen from early April to mid-September, occurring regularly from late April to mid-June. The numbers of birds counted varied from 0 to 6 individuals, usually 1 or 2. During my observations aerial display was seen only once, on 24 April 1979. The birds I observed seemed to be migrating or non-breeding, although they occur throughout the breeding season and had bred regularly in the highlands of central Honshu until about 30 years ago.
