Woodcock Walk

The woodcock has picked up many different names over the years, including timberdoodle and Labrador Twister for its seemingly odd courtship behavior. This inland shorebird, known to frequent freshwater wetlands, acts out its annual ritual on the grounds of the Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary. The male calls out from the ground, flies up into the sky and then comes spiraling down, landing in his chosen displaying field area, repeating the process on and on into the early evening. While there, well seek the sights, sounds and smells of early spring. Registration is required. Call (781) 837-9400 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.phpprogramcode=895-SS12WI2 for more information.