Woodcock Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt
April 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for a nighttime birding with Valparaiso University Biology, Professor Laurie Eberhardt, a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions.
March is migratory season, so it is a fleeting opportunity to see rare species passing through. We will listen as birds sing their evening songs, tuck in to roost and finally end with the night birds coming out.
A species of particular interest we may sight or hear is the American woodcock (Scolopax minor), a somewhat uncommon, primarily ground dwelling bird. Many areas of Gabis Arboretum have been restored with the intent of attracting the American woodcock.
Meet at the Depot.
Limited to 15 participants.
Program participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
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