American Woodcock

I've never seen an American Woodcock before today. Unfortunately, I could only get its back; I was trying for a frontal shot, but it flew away. I waited over 1/2 hour, hoping it would reappear, no success. If interested, click on link to take a look at what I missed...lol
like https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Woodcock/id

[Diana]

You still managed to get a great shot, love the markings and tones.

[haskar]

A very nice shot. They usually fly away too. But how much fun I have when it succeeds.

[RonM]

Just not that into portraits, I guess..

[KV]

Lovely detail and I’ve never seen one of these… nice… sorry it didn’t turn for you!