Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

 

Woodcock are widespread across Britain and Ireland in winter. In the breeding season they are best looked for at dusk when they can be seen roding above suitable breeding habitat. Evening visits to your 10-km square are strongly encouraged. 

Note that the 2007-11 maps (below left) reflect records submitted online and some paper records. We will update these with records from paper forms at the end of each fieldwork season. Check back soon to see how the picture develops. And why not take part and help fill the gaps.

             Winter distribution, 2007/08-10/11                                    Winter distribution, 1981/82-83/84

 

                Breeding distribution, 2007-11                                              Breeding distribution, 1988-91