Woodcock Spotting

When:
March 29, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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2019-03-29T20:30:00-05:00
Where:
The Historic Prairie HouseFranzosenbusch Prairie House
11225 Constitution Dr
Westchester, IL 60154
USA

At Dusk, Fridays – March 29, April 5, April 12

Join us on the deck of the Prairie House to witness the sky dance of the male woodcock. For most birds this is the mating season, and the Woodcock is no exception. To impress a female the male will strut about on the ground and then perform a flight to behold, described by Audubon as “ a high twisting flight, with chirping, twittering, bubbling sounds.” After reaching a height of about 100 ft., the male will then return to his take off spot, in a fast zigzagging descent.

Wolf Road Prairie is one of the few places in Cook County where this ritual can still be observed. The deck is an ideal place for spotting this unusual bird, and if you feel a chill, you can warm up in the historic Prairie House.

Free Event