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Aerial Acrobats: Woodcocks And More!

Thursday, Mar 15 5:30p to 8:00p
Price: Adults $15.00m / $20.00nm
Phone: (978) 462-9998
Age Suitability: None Specified
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The American woodcock, with its remarkable physical adaptations and its spectacular courtship behavior, is always a treat to observe. With the first hints of spring, these small birds appear on their breeding fields. The resulting courtship display is not to be missed! After a series of nasal peent calls, the male springs into the air and begins to spiral upward, often to nearly 300 feet aboveground. Then, pouring out a liquid song of whistles and chips, he zigzags his way to the ground like a falling leaf, often landing at almost the exact point of takeoff.
During this program, we expect to observe this impressive display and discuss the many unique adaptations of this unlikely shorebird. We will also search for other early-spring migrants that are active in the evening.
Location: Newburyport and vicinity

Category: Other
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Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center
One Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-9998
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