[birdky] RPT: Woodcock - Paintsville Lake WMA

I inadvertently flushed at least five woodcock during the past two days
while inventorying patches of young forest habitat.  The habitat patches
range in size up to 6 acres but the average size is about 1.5 acres.
One bird did not flush but instead walked along the ground about 10 feet
away.  A co-worker snapped several photos of it.  The bird appeared to
be carrying a stick and some leaves in its bill.  I assume she was
"building" a nest.

 

Scott Freidhof

Rowan County

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