An Evening with the American Woodcock at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
1 Session | Registration opens 3/3/25 8:00 AM EST
The life of an American Woodcock has fascinated birders and non-birders for centuries and has been a sweet sign of the approaching spring season. Come out to learn more about the natural history of American Woodcocks and for a chance to observe their annual “sky dance.” The course will start at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center followed by a short drive to nearby fields in hopes of observing woodcock activity. Please note that the “sky dance” takes place at dusk and natural lighting may limit “sight” observations, but participants will be able to listen to the “dance.”
Instructor: Jon Kauffman is an assistant program director at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. He spends a lot of his quality time looking at birds through binoculars, which gives him a very sweet view on life.
- The course will begin at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center with a talk. Please allow an extra few minutes to walk from the parking area to the building. Following the talk, participants will travel in their cars to the observation field (about a 5-minute drive). The access road into the field may have some ruts/potholes and may be muddy. Participants should dress for the weather, and it is recommended to dress in layers for both indoor and outdoor activities.