American woodcock

May 22, 2020, Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.


We were headed towards a reported hooded warbler when Anne spotted a woodcock at the side of the road.
A quick stop and stalk resulted in a photo op.

Scolopax minor
Wouldn’t it be useful to have eyes in the back of your head? American Woodcocks come close—their large eyes are positioned high and near the back of their skull. This arrangement lets them keep watch for danger in the sky while they have their heads down probing in the soil for food.
source - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Woodcock/

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Anonymous said…
Beautiful, we wondered if the woodcock would still wait for you at the end of the day!
It was nice seeing you both in perfect shape this morning. Stan and Annick
7:20 pm
Anonymous said…
Beautiful, we wondered if the woodcock would still wait for you at the end of the day!
It was nice seeing you both in perfect shape this morning. Stan and Annick
7:20 pm
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