Feds Keep Tabs on Woodcock Singing Surveys for Bird Population Insights
Published Date: 3/2/2026
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is renewing its survey about North American Woodcocks singing at their special grounds, with no changes to the process. Bird watchers and volunteers who help with this survey are invited to share their thoughts by May 1, 2026. This renewal keeps the survey running smoothly without adding extra costs or paperwork hassles.
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