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Big Marsh Park Woodcock Walk

  • Big Marsh Park 11555 S Stony Island Ave Chicago, IL, 60633 United States (map)

Join Chicago Ornithological Society on an evening hike to observe the spectacular mating dance of the elusive Timberdoodle (American Woodcock). All ages and experience levels are welcome on this twilight adventure through one of the largest and most high quality wetlands in Chicago. Terrain may be wet or waterlogged so wear appropriate footwear and dress for cold, windy weather.

Due to COVID safety restrictions, we are limiting this walk to 5 people per leader. YOU MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE! THERE WILL BE NO IN-PERSON SIGN UP! Since we will have such small groups, we ask that you contact Edward at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend. 

Please read the safety instructions below CAREFULLY before signing up!!!*

Leader: Edward Warden, edwarhzan@gmail.com

RSVP HERE.

Big Marsh Park, 11599 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago
Meet in parking lot off of Stony Island Ave
https://goo.gl/maps/VRqpLsfogfw

*Safety Instructions: These rules are for community safety, our safety, and for the comfort and peace of mind of those participating.
- Face masks will be required for everyone and should cover both nose and mouth.  Anyone without a mask cannot participate in the trip.
- Attendees should be spaced 6 feet apart from each other.
- Unfortunately, we will not be able to lend binoculars nor share scopes.
- No car pooling is allowed unless you live in the same household.
- If you are feeling ill and have any symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to anyone who has, we ask you to please not attend.
-The first time anyone deviates from the protocol (too close, no face covering, face covering not properly worn, and so on), the leader will make a request for that individual to get back into compliance. If that individual can't or won't comply, or upon a second deviation from the protocol, leader will ask the individual to leave the walk. If the individual will not leave, the leader will end the walk.

Earlier Event: March 5
Air Station Prairie Woodcock Hike
Later Event: March 19
Wolf Rd. Prairie Woodcock Walk