Woodcock Walk
Event information
Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 7 or older.
Contact: 708-946-2216
Location: Plum Creek Nature Center
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Event details
As the sun sets, the male woodcock makes his way to the edge of a field and prepares for his extraordinary courtship performance. Normally timid and elusive, the woodcock is readily observed during the early spring breeding season when he leaves the safety and cover of the forest to attract a mate. We will spend the first part of the evening discovering just how amazing this bird is, then hike to view the courtship flights of the male.
Can't make it? Join us for another of our Woodcock Walk programs:
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Hickory Creek Preserve — LaPorte Road Access
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
Event requirements
Registration required by Thursday, March 16: 708-946-2216.
Be sure to dress for the weather as we will stand in place for a bit to listen for the calls and look for the flight of the woodcock.
The hike will be approximately 1 mile on both paved and natural surface trails over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this workday should mention their request when registering, or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the workday.