The Woodcock is a mottled brown bird, weighing from 125 to 240 g (4.4 to 8.5 oz.) (Owen and Krohn 1973) and averaging approximately 28 cm (11 in.) in total length (eNature 2012). The unusual physical appearance of the Woodcock is characterized by the bird’s buff-colored body, long beak, bulging eyes, and short wings.

Jan 1, 2020 · Nestled within South Carolina’s varied terrain are pockets of ideal habitat for one of the most fascinating upland birds—the American woodcock. Often referred to as the “timberdoodle,” this diminutive bird is a treasure for upland hunters, presenting a unique blend of challenge and reward.

Mar 21, 2019 · Recent data from the Eastern Woodcock Migration Research Cooperative indicated these little birds can fly as far as 500 miles in single night. Anyone who’s held one of these birds in their hand or watched one in flight would agree, they don’t seem like they’re built for that kind of travel.

Mar 7, 2025 · From the Piedmont region to the coastal plains, South Carolina offers upland bird hunting opportunities for American woodcock, clapper rails, and more. One must look beyond the sandy beaches of Hilton Head to find the true heart of South Carolina.

American Woodcocks are plump, short-legged shorebirds with very long, straight bills. Their large heads, short necks, and short tails give them a bulbous look on the ground and in flight. The wings are broad and rounded compared to most other shorebirds. Bigger and plumper than a Killdeer; slightly smaller than a Rock Pigeon.

Jan 6, 2025 · The American woodcock is a compact, stocky bird with several distinguishing characteristics. The adult woodcock measures about 8 to 10 inches in length and has a wingspan ranging from 18 to 24 inches.

Superbly camouflaged against the leaf litter, the brown-mottled American Woodcock walks slowly along the forest floor, probing the soil with its long bill in search of earthworms. Unlike its coastal relatives, this plump little shorebird lives in young forests and shrubby old …

South Carolina duck season is still in full swing, and woodcock season runs all month. Its long bill is the perfect equipment for woodcocks to extract worms and grubs from moist soils. Ducks and woodcocks are great late-season targets for South Carolina …

South Carolina upland bird hunting information, season limits, bag limits, species overviews and quick links to South Carolina DNR and hunting licenses.

Woodcock are an often-overlooked upland game bird in South Carolina, but they can provide bird dogs with plenty of exercise and hunters with a great antidote to cabin fever.