Perhaps someone who visits the preserve regularly has been there more recently and can share whether they are still displaying.
American Woodcock breed around us and are present year-round to some degree, but the best time to observe them is when they are doing their mating displays which typically peak in March. Checking any areas with open fields, especially near damp woods or brushy areas, is probably still worthwhile.
Chuck Imbergamo
CT Birds Moderator
Madison
> On Apr 10, 2026, at 10:31 AM, Nancy Meyer-Lustman via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> I was told there were woodcocks in Guilford at Jared Elliot Preserve. Has anyone seen them there lately? Any other reliable spots? Thank you. Nancy
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