Tonight when I got home (dusk) and stepped out of my truck, before I even 
shut the door I nearly levitated, when I heard a woodcock calling from so 
close it was LOUD!  It sounded almost too loud to be a woodcock, and I 
walked a few feet toward the sound.  It was too dark to see the bird.  
While standing there, it made several more calls (~3 minutes), then 
finally revealed itself by flying up infront of me.  This guy was 
impressively steadfast, and sure was a welcome sight to come home to!  I 
couldn't believe it didn't fly when I drove up and parked.

I heard many other bird species calling, though it was getting quite dark, 
and frogs were calling half-heartedly.  I saw two flights of about 75-100 
(each) of Canada geese, way up high, headed ~ WNW.

Cheers-
Jeff Shenot
Croom MD