American Woodcock ..... ( Philohela
minor )
 American Woodcock © Bruce Overton
 American Woodcock Eggs © Bruce Overton
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You must look closely to see this Woodcock. It blends in with it's surroundings so well, as to be invisible. It is; one might say; an obese version of it's relative the Sandpiper. It's
dead-leaf pattern protects it from view, especially in the fall
hunting season. It has a long bill, large eyes and short wings.
It is found in wet thickets, wet woods and swamps. It may be seen
flying over partially open fields and pastures. It lives on
insects and worms. The voice is a beezp; similar to a Night Hawk. It's wings
produce a chippering trill during
assent and warble on descent.
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