because hunters are kind of a f*** species that endulge in killing and always find a reason for it

Er... did I miss something? There seems to be some kind of shooting range near these nests, yes, but they are not hunting these birds! That would be horrible, I agree.

Here's something to think about: Most environmental work, the hands-on, getting into the mud, picking out trash and worse, most of it is done by hunters. I agree with you, I don't understand this mindset, but the best environmental magazine I found for my region is called "Whitetail Journal". There is a TON of environmental work going on by members of the Quality Deer Management Association (I think I'm remembering the name right), and serious research.

In the history of legalized and licensed hunting no species designated as a game animal has gone extinct. In fact many of their numbers have increased. No one appreciates the need for a healthy environment and robust population maintenance efforts and land set aside for nature than game hunters and fishermen. My best friend’s father did his masters thesis on the mating habits of the Woodcock. Believe me, Game Commissions all around the nation work to improve habitat and population sustainability.

A lot of the defending comments here are very specific towards animals like deer because they are very plentiful and can easily decimate an ecosystem. Others are more specific to endangered animals like rhinos because the hunting of them promotes their preservation. Different things apply to different kinds of animals and ecosystems. I doubt that Woodcocks would go extinct do to hunting, but it still isn't the best that they are.

No

A mole was under the leaves and was looking for food, which disturbed her. She left the nest because she thought it wasn't safe.

@@melissaduck either that or because the videographers scared her away.

Because the guys taking videos scared her away.

Could be the same for the wild turkey as well.