Image of American woodcock

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I almost stood on this American Woodcock while working around the edge of a meadow, clearing fallen tree limbs. Gave me a scare when the bird flew up from my feet. I was so relieved not to have stood on the eggs. I remembered the location of the nest, then went back a couple days later to get some photos of the American Woodcock, then didn't return in order to leave it in peace.