The Dance of the American Woodcock | VLOG

The Dance of the American Woodcock is a memorable springtime ritual in Illinois! Come along with us to learn a thing or two about how male Woodcocks put on a show to impress the ladies.
The Conservation Foundation plays a key role in protecting land, rivers, and wildlife habitat, ensuring that the woodcocks can continue to do their thing each spring. Learn more about The Conservation Foundation and become a member at www.theconserv...
Woodcock Dance Party video used with permission from the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Check out their KZbin channel for other great local wildlife videos!
Images used:
Fyn Kynd, CC BY 2.0: flic.kr/p/rJ6tLN
Will Pollard, CC BY-ND 2.0: flic.kr/p/ronUTG
Matt MacGillivray, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikime...
Jaybirding, CC BY-NC 2.0: flic.kr/p/FaRg5b
Music: Calm the * Down by Broke For Free, CC BY 3.0

[@PeterFraser-hp3rs]

I know exactly what you mean about these birds brightening your day, because every time I see them doing their little boogie walk, or even just thinking about them doing it, I get a fit of giggles. They're absolutely adorable creatures. And it's super cute when the mom does the walk and the babies follow on behind her learning how to do it.

[@Trakehner20]

I've seen another commenter like it so much, they and their coworker did the "walk" into work! I would love to see that!

[@Trakehner20]

I also agree about the babies, too cute! They pick it up quick

[@stanleydrive740]

Oh gosh thank you! With all the scary news in the world, how very much we need your video! You so brightened my day! Meeeep meeeep! 😁

[@TheConservationFoundation]

Our pleasure! Nature keeps us grounded through all the uncertainty :)

[@patriciaowens3479]

I have to laugh every time I see them walking somewhere. It is just so, so funny!😊😅

[@daisybear2012]

I love it... Thank you for bringing me a smile and laughter today !!!

[@thebluehotel426]

Really enjoyed that. Of course I knew about the woodcock's booping dance, but nothing else. Sweet little bird.

[@user-xz7us3kf7z]

Criação divina . 😅 🇧🇷

[@robworrall1291]

Hey Leah thx for your efforts to bring this wonderful birds habitat&rituals to my attention ❤ I've been a serious birder for ever...cheers. U have a sweet voice..n..smile!!!

[@maxinevegasteele4717]

Adorable!😊

[@AngelCatBaby]

I love this❤. I have birds that I watch close by, especially Robins, which have decided to build nests nearby. I have one female which I love dearly has nested for about two years now. Her nests usually includes three eggs and three hatchlings. I try to keep a close watch on her because I don’t want anything to happen to her….she brings joy and brightens up my day with their songs. I was afraid for the babies this spring because it was colder than usual, but so far the babies survived and are now on their own somewhere. I love birds, they are the first to tell you if something is wrong in the ecosystems, and lately, I’ve noticed that something is amiss because I have noticed less birds this year than before. People are always using too much bug killers and weed killers and are actually killing off the food source that the birds eat, namely flying insects, bugs and angle worms in the ground, and putting birds onto the extinction list because of it. They are having trouble with finding the good food and resources they need to survive. 👍❤️🙏🏼

[@user-xz7us3kf7z]

Lindo. 😅 Bauru sp 🇧🇷

[@Trakehner20]

I love the way you say all the info, very entertaining and informative. I swaer I've heard that sound on my land in central Ky, I hope they're out here!

[@gingersnapjudy]

Their dance really is a showoff move! It was much fun to sit in my friend's yard at dusk and watch this dance.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Even American Woodcocks BIRDS dance BETTER than ME...🤭

[@user-xz7us3kf7z]

Ele é roqueiro. Bauru sp 🇧🇷

[@marymathis9299]

Loved your video!!! You are a sweet, entertaining and knowledgeable young lady! Thank you for sharing with us, it was very interesting!!! ❤❤❤

[@TheConservationFoundation]

This is so sweet! Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the video. -Lea

[@katydidiy]

I know I've heard their unusual sounds but always thought it was a bug of some sort! However, though in their breading zone, I've never seen one. I think they are adorable ❤

[@anitacoogan4822]

Thank you for your video. Glad that Woodcock season in Newark seems to be over was seeing them for 6 wks. Most Woodcocks do not survive a hit or injuries, we have not found injured/expired in 5 days. WC hit too hard so get brain damage and bleed a lot. Freind & I rescue songbirds that hit the glass skyscrapers in Newark NJ, Most birds that hit the skyscrapers perish on impact, or when fall to the cement pavement. TRT made a video named 'Window Strikes in the Business District' of us picking up injured Warblers.

[@Steven-re7xt]

Beep! Beep! Tks for good show.

[@kathleenc8810]

They shuffle dance like the Church Lady😂

[@christine2ehgtinyhouse893]

Hard to hear their songs and Twitter's over the traffic noise but I really love these birds

[@smellycat23]

He is also called a hokempoke which is a funny name a very interesting presentation my friend. 💚😸 Smellycat23

[@pm2agility]

Ty for this video! I give you 5 meeps up and a twitter flight too!

[@TheConservationFoundation]

5 meeps?! What an honor!

[@rocqitmon]

wouldn't the femmes be called woodhen?

[@smellycat23]

He danced great 💚💚 smellycat23

[@Shazzadut1]

Very interesting. You should do this for a living.

[@TheConservationFoundation]

I would love to be a woodcock for a living. 😄 Thanks so much!

[@johnchandler1687]

I'll take you Snipe hunting.😅

[@smellycat23]

Another name is hokempoke 🐱💚💚💚 smellycat23

[@SPEEDGAMER_5]

Like mickle jaction

[@smellycat23]

Love them 🐱💚 smellycat23

[@heatherives8646]

England have woodcocks

[@texasgirl3052]

😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@Chipthedestroyer]

why would anyone name a bird that

[@user-gc5vu1fe4i]

More bird less you

[@jameslalley3787]

I’ve hunted them and they are delicious little birds! They are great for dogs and easily scented by them ! When flushed they fly in a corkscrew path and drop about 40 yards away ! Easy to flush again!