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It was a good migration day on my property on Saturday until I saw this bird in the woods in the afternoon . This Woodcock was a so-called "lifer" which I had sought unsuccessfully for 11 years and was at the top of my provincial most-wanted list.

Aaron Tremper of Audubon Magazine described them well:

American Woodcocks are perhaps the most memeable birds
on the continent. With their cartoonish looks and quirky
behaviors, these coy and plump internet favorites are met
with fans everywhere they go.

This one did some of their funny walking, dancng, digging moves, tail wags and at one point looked like it was laying eggs. In summary, this "timberdoodle" -- one of several nicknames -- was an absolute delight and made it a great migration day.

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With vole tale hanging out from belly feathers

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A curious White-tailed Deer watches from the distance in early morning sunlight.

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Manuel Antonio National Park , Costa Rica

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