Woodcocks dancing across the road

I don't know why the Woodcock crossed the road, but they sure do it with panache!

The song "Limbo Rock" immediately popped into my head as I watched these adorable birds dance across the road. This instrumental version was first recorded by The Champs in 1961. When I was a kid, I loved the vocal version recorded in 1962 by Chubby Checker. Enjoy!

Researchers aren’t sure why woodcocks bob this way, but some believe that it may help them hunt by disturbing earthworms.

[erinbyrnes]

I love how the woodcocks are so small that the grass acts as a curtain for them to walk off stage to.

[sugarbun]

Imagine being in a rush to be somewhere and these guys just slowly dance across the street

[Mikauo_Xblade]

I wish they had music accompanying them in real life, like you would just hear it softly in the distance as they approach

[randomname]

My favourite part about the Woodcock dance is their heads stay almost completely still whenever they bob their bodies

[speccysquaregolike]

I love knowing that two birds dancing across a road can make so many people happy. It is good.

[christinamangelo]

In this crazy world today how lovely to see two little birds enjoying their life just gorgeous .

[kingkazma]

They came back from the craziest party and are still vibing 🎉

[yadinavarro]

And now they’re going to turn around and go back dancing 😂

[forevercontrarian]

Ya know if every fricking person on this planet watched this snippet each and every day. The world would be nothing but a happy, loving place!

[austinmorrison]

“So why were you late today?”
“I didn’t want to disturb these two dancers”

[notintohandles]

Not only is patience a virtue, it's well rewarded.

[RP-mslu]

Beautiful dance. You stop for their uninterrupted dance is highly appreciated 😊

[BlackThorn]

Ah yes, me and my last two functional brain cells. We don't know where we're going, we'll block traffic along the way, but at least we're bopping through the journey.

Seriously though this was a treat, made me grin from ear to ear!

[sausagelynx]

That was the longest minute of my life, and it was worth every damn second :)

[kepckatherinec]

This is my favorite “woodcocks crossing the road” video. The synchrony between the two birds is fantastic. And the music is perfect, a happy rhythmic limbo tune. If you’re ever in a down mood, this video will provide instant joy.

[marymorris]

Bless you for taking the time to enjoy them rather than rushing by and terrifying them, and for sharing them with us all!

[E.Snyman]

Our God surely has a sense of humor. Creating dancing birdies! 🙌They are adorable😍. Perfect piece of music for their dance!😂❤

[moonbladem]

Can't help but smile at the sight of those birds dancing their way across the road! ❤

[fredsavage]

These birds make going everywhere an occasion.

[harveythompson]

Perfect music for such amazing and funny creatures. Favourite part is where they disappear into the grass still bopping away!