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October 8, 2019 by Mark Wourms

Bernheim at 90: American woodcocks thrive at Bernheim

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum at the bridge across the cypress swamp. Bullitt Co., KY September 29, 2019 PK Spaulding
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum at the bridge across the cypress swamp. Bullitt Co., KY September 29, 2019 PK Spaulding
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum at the bridge across the cypress swamp. Bullitt Co., KY September 29, 2019 PK Spaulding
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum at the bridge across the cypress swamp. Bullitt Co., KY September 29, 2019 PK Spaulding

A plump, secretive bird, the American woodcock (Scolopax minor) thrives in the forest edge and wet bottom lands of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest.   The American woodcock uses its long sensitive beak to probe the soil for its favorite food, earthworms.  Unfortunately, like many bird species, the populations of American woodcock have been dropping for several decades throughout the Eastern United States.

In the spring, it is a delight to observe the unique courtship flights of American woodcock.   American woodcock still thrive in the healthy habitats of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest.

Special thanks to Pam Spaulding, who took these lovely photos at Lake Nevin in the Cypress Tupelo swamp.

 

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Filed Under: 90th, Bernheim at 90, Blog, Conservation Leadership, Deep Connections with Nature, Ecological Stewardship, enews3, Homepage Blog Feed Tagged With: birds, woodcock

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