Woodcock Walk

Join us for an evening hike at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary as we search for the American Woodcock, a secretive bird known for its distinctive “peent” calls and spiral courtship flights at dusk. Learn about this fascinating species while listening and watching as daylight fades. We’ll follow Jeremy Proeschel, Program Manager at Cope Environmental Center, into the woods to listen for their distinctive calls and watch for their unique courtship “sky dance” at dusk.

📍 Participants will meet on March 14 at 7 p.m. at Brooks Hall. Come prepared for the weather! Participants will want to wear sturdy shoes in case of mud, and bring a headlamp or flashlight for hiking after dusk.

Pre-registration is required, and participation is limited to 25 people. Registration is free for Indiana Audubon members and $5 for non-members. All registered participants must review and agree to the Indiana Audubon Field Trip Release before joining any Indiana Audubon trip or event.

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This trip involves hiking 1-2 miles on natural trails. ADA-compliant restrooms and parking are available at Brooks Hall.

For any questions about this event email [email protected] or call 765-205-1255. If you require accommodations to participate, please contact us as early as possible. While we may not be able to meet every request, we will make every reasonable effort to do so.

• Full refunds are provided for Indiana Audubon events, field trips, and public programs canceled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
• Events, field trips, and public programs under $10 per person (excluding processing fees) are non-refundable, as proceeds support our work.
• Refunds for events, field trips, and programs over $10 per person (excluding processing fees) require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.
• Refunds for Indiana Master Naturalist programs at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary require 30-day advance notice, minus a 25% administrative fee.
• Separate cancellation policies apply to the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival and field trips, events, and public programs co-hosted by other organizations.

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