Woodcock Walk, Timberdoodle Trek, Bogsucker Bonanza!

This fascinating shorebird has several names, and on Saturday, April 1st at 8:00 p.m. we will meet at Potato Creek State Park to observe its mating display. The American Woodcock’s mating display is called a "sky dance." The male walks around the ground emitting a nasal "peent" call then rises 250 to 300 feet in the air, descending in a spiral while making a twittering sound with his wings.

Where to meet: turn left at the fork past the gate house then take the first right off the main road at the sign for Deer Meadows. Continue straight past the restroom to where the road dead ends. We will park in the lot that is west of the playground.

For those of you using Google Maps, here is a pin drop for the parking location:

North Liberty 41.543924, -86.363847 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/DqC48XGtDzLrKaEg7).

There is a gate fee to get into the park. Dress for the weather. The short walk we take may be muddy. Any questions, contact Carol Goodall at fieldtrips@sbeaudubon.org.