The American woodcock, a plump harbinger of spring, is a well known shorebird found across eastern North America. The species is a popular game bird and has earned the admiration of hunters ...

The American Woodcock, also known by nicknames like Timberdoodle and bog sucker, has several distinct features including a rotund body, long bill, and short legs. It prefers damp, dense woodlands ...

On Saturday, April 12, at 7 PM, The 300 Committee Land Trust will lead a birding walk to witness the American woodcock's annual spring courtship display. At dusk these reclusive ...

The American woodcock is a feathered friend in the shorebird family, but the species actually lives in forests and shrubby fields. During this time of year, males engage in their theatrical mating ...

This is organized by the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Join a short, guided walk to look for the American woodcock, a curious shore bird also known as a timberdoodle who does a somewhat amusing ...

A report released this month states at least a third of the nation’s birds are in peril. Local community scientists are ...