[Ontbirds]Am. Woodcock displaying in Whitby

[Steve LaForest]

Hello Ontbirders,
On Wednesday, March 26, there were at least 4 AMERICAN WOODCOCK calling and displaying at a wet field in Whitby.  The birds were active from at least 8:00 to 8:20 pm.  This site has been reliable for at least 8 seasons.
 
Directions:
Exit hwy 401 at Thickson Road (Exit #412) and go south about 1/2 km to Victoria Street East.  Turn left (east) and go past shopping plazas on both sides of the road until you have driven 0.9 km.  If you reach the storage site, you have gone too far.  The site is a wet field on the south (right) side of the road.  The birds may be heard from the roadside, but you will hear and see them much better by walking into the field.  The birds are well distributed between the road and the railroad embankment, but are usually easier to find near the southeast end.
 
Good birding,
Steve LaForest,
Oshawa
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