Description
On spring evenings, male American Woodcocks put on one of the most iconic courtship displays in the bird world: a buzzy peent from the ground, a spiraling flight high into the dusk sky, and a twittering tumble back to earth.
Start indoors at Arcadia with a presentation on the American Woodcock, their display, and the conservation concerns facing a species whose numbers have been slipping in many places. Then drive to the fields at Park Hill Orchard in Easthampton to look and listen for the dance as the light fades. Seeing and hearing this display in an open field at dusk is a magical experience not to be missed.
When
- Sat, Apr 17, 2027 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $15
- Adult Nonmembers $20
Where
Location: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary and Park Hill Orchard, Easthampton
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Questions? Contact us:
- 413-584-3009 [email protected]
Instructors
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Nan Childs - Naturalist/Educator
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Patti Steinman - Education Coordinator, Arcadia
What To Expect
The program begins indoors at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. From there you will drive to nearby Park Hill Orchard in Easthampton for the outdoor portion, which takes place in open fields at dusk.
More details on what to bring and expect will be emailed to you ahead of the program.