American Woodcock in July
Where American are in July, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
July in the American Woodcock's year
July is the quietest month for bird song but one of the busiest for bird life. Many species are on second broods, young birds from first broods are independent, and natural food — insects, ripening fruit and seeds — is abundant. In the far South the first southbound shorebirds are already moving.
For the American Woodcock specifically, July is a summer month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 44 states and provinces where American occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where American are in July
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In July, American are absent in the South, year-round resident across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in July
American are not nesting in July. The season runs March–June at mid-latitudes, and up to a month later in the North.
Outside the nesting season, American put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in July
- Earthworms, beetle larvae and millipedes
Its spiralling spring sky dance at dusk is one of the great backyard wildlife shows in damp rural yards.
Feeder traffic often dips as natural food peaks, but water becomes the big draw — a clean birdbath outpulls seed in hot weather.
Full American Woodcock diet guide → · Best feeder for American →
Watching American this month
American are settled and predictable in July, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region American are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
American Woodcock month by month
American Woodcock by state
Frequently asked
Where are American in July?
In July, American are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do American nest in July?
No — American typically nest March through June at mid-latitudes.
What do American eat in July?
Earthworms, beetle larvae and millipedes.
Sources
- American Woodcock — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Woodcock life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- American Woodcock — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.