It reminds me a lot of a hummingbird’s beak. Their beak is noticeably different from sandpipers. Maybe because the consistency of mud/soil requires more flexibility?
every time i feel suicidal i go back to this video. it's the only thing that could distract me from my own thoughts during my saddest and lowest. I've watched it so many times that the silly sound and the goofy shrugs have turned from funny to comforting. i wouldn't know what to do without this little virtual woodcock of mine.
We have one in mtns of NC in early November - large bird in yard feeding upon worms and hornet larvae or pupae underground: the adult hornets excavate holes in earth for reproduction.
I wish it didn't have such an unfortunate name. Saying "Woodcocks are so cute!" out loud in public would probably garner you a few glares and dirty looks. ;;>_>