Art by Amelia Pruiett
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American Woodcock

Scolopax minor
These little birds are migratory and spend their summers among the aspen and in swamp thickets all summer.
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In the spring they have a spectacular display in which the males fly as high as they can and spiral on their plummet back to earth. Their wings create a unique whistling sound that can be heard most evenings in the countryside.
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The end of their beak is flexible and allows them to plunge the long spear deep into the earth and pinch the worms below.
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During migration, these little birds travel an average of 160 miles per night, traveling 900 miles total each spring and fall.
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These little guys are endlessly fascinating. Their feather patterns allow them to seamlessly blend with the thick cover they reside in. A lesser known bird, I hope that my rendering of one can help promote interest in this Michigan upland bird.
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  • Birds
    • American Goldfinch
    • American Woodcock
    • Bald Eagle
    • Barred Owl
    • Belted Kingfisher
    • Black Capped Chickadee
    • Great Blue Heron
    • Great Horned Owl
    • Mourning Dove
    • Northern Bobwhite
    • Osprey
    • Ring Necked Pheasant
    • Ruffed Grouse
    • About
  • Fish
  • Pet Portraits
    • Personalized Gun Dogs
  • Contact