[birdky] American Woodcock

A friend brought me a photo of a bird that appeared on his deck, right after 
the Early March snow storm in Louisville. It is a poor photo, but using both 
Sibleys and National Geographic Field Guides, I am sure it is an American 
Woodcock (I would post a scan, but my scanner is kaput).  This was taken in the 
subdivision across from Big Springs CC on Dutchman's Lane, a heavily populated 
area and near the Watterson X-way.  Can someone explain how this bird came to 
be in that area at that time of year?

Millie Farmer
St. Matthews, KY

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