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American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

Photo by Ajwerko
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Description:

I accidentally scared this bird from her nest as I was walking across my pasture. She had two chicks in her nest. She flew a short distance and I quickly took pictures and left.

Habitat:

Pasture of prairie grass.

Species ID Suggestions

American woodcock

Scolopax minor

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Comments (7)
Ajwerko
Thanks Lenny for your comment. I posted the photos of the chicks and nest.
Ajwerko
Thank you JenKnight! They are hard to see, I almost stepped on the nest and she flew up right in front of me. She is a very interesting bird.
JenKnight
Great spot - these guys can be hard to see!
Ajwerko
Thank you beallburton for identifying this bird for me. I had never seen one before.
Ajwerko
Yes, I have pics of the nest and two chicks. I will post soon.
LennyWorthington
Did you photograph the nest ? It would be nice to sse the eggs.

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PublishedApril 29, 2013

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