[NatureNS] new video

From: Paul Ruggles <cpruggles@eastlink.ca>
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:17:25 -0300
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Thanks Rick,
I watched the 2 birds for about one hour and did not see either of them get a solitary worm. The robin had somewhat better luck. Could the woodcock have got some other nourishment  based on what you observed in the video? 
Paul.

On 2015-04-12, at 8:28 AM, Rick Whitman wrote:

> It was interesting to see their feeding behaviour documented in your
> video, Paul. I think the great majority of the Woodcock are along the
> Atlantic coast but a few made it further north. Conditions here will
> have been at least as difficult for them. There were two birds working
> the few, very small open areas along the upper Gaspereau River on
> Friday. I was able to photograph one to my satisfaction, showing the
> gorgeous patterns on the back. It is interesting how a pattern that is
> this intricate is, in fact, perfectly symmetrical, allowing for very
> minimal feather adjustment on each side.
> 
> http://rickwhitman.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds-April-June-2015/i-KJN4PHX/A
> 
> Rick Whitman
> 
> On 4/11/15, Paul Ruggles <cpruggles@eastlink.ca> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I have posted a new video with some "shots" of 2 American Woodcocks that I
>> happened to come upon at my daughter's home on Saint Margarets Bay.
>> Paul.
>> 
>> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN9vPZWRq8auD66f8rfEKeQ

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