American Woodcock
Date Submitted: March 12, 2010
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 3/11/10
Observation Time: 5:45 p.m.
Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road across the street from the soccer fields
Plant or Animal? Animal
Common Name: American Woodcock
Scientific Name: Scolopax minor
Photo: None
Comments: The "peents" began at 5:45. The spectacular mating flights began about 6:00 p.m. They will continue every evening at dusk (getting later as the days grow longer) for another month or so. Call me at 781-784-2986 for particulars.
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