When Do Woodcock Migrate?

Woodcock migrate north again in February, March, and April, homing to the same areas where they were hatched. When migrating, woodcock fly at low altitudes, usually around 50 feet. They travel by night. At dawn, they set down in thick young forest habitat, where they rest and feed during the daylight hours.

Does the woodcock migrate?

The vast majority of Woodcock breed in Northern Europe. However, as winter sets in large numbers of birds migrate south and west, over-wintering in milder areas of Europe such as the UK and Ireland. ... This involves locating the woodcock at night as they are feeding on open fields/pastures.

Where do woodcocks go in the winter?

Resident to short-distance migrant. Most populations migrate southward for winter, staying in North America. Some southern populations may stay in the same place year-round. Northern populations travel to and from the Gulf states following broad eastern and central flyways.