Description
As the light fades in late March, male American Woodcocks step into open clearings and begin a fascinating courtship display.
Head out onto the trails with a naturalist as the sun goes down to listen for the buzzy "peent" call, then watch for the twittering spiral flight that follows it. You will learn how these long-billed shorebirds of the forest floor find their food, why they depend on young forest and open clearings to breed, and what the Blue Hills offers them.
Sightings are never guaranteed, but late March evenings are prime time for the display.
When
- Fri, Mar 19, 2027 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $15
- Adult Nonmembers $18
Where
Location: Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
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Questions? Contact us:
- 617-333-0690 [email protected]
Instructors
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Charlie Darmstadt - Field Teacher
What To Expect
This program takes place outdoors on a short hike along the Green Dot Trail, beginning in daylight and continuing after dark.
More details on what to bring and expect will be emailed to you ahead of the program.