Tips for Observing the Elusive Woodcock

Spring is the time for observing the display of the American Woodcock, a birding highlight on the Cape and Islands. On the Weekly Bird Report, Vern Laux offers tips and strategies for locating the elusive bird.  Your search begins in a field surrounded by woodlands, just before dusk or before dawn. Your best bet is a clear night with little wind, but as the season progresses, the birds display almost all the time regardless of weather.