American Woodcock sighting in NYC makes bird fans ‘meep’ with joy

Source: New York Post

Meep. On Friday afternoon, hundreds of bird watchers flocked to New York City’s Bryant Park to get a peek at an American Woodcock doing its leafy little dance — and it ruffled feathers in the best way. These tiny flyers are tough to spot — their avian camouflage is a perfect fit with a woodsy floor because their plumage blends into the foliage like nature’s beakiest fashionistas.