Location: Indian Boundary Prairies, Markham, IL 60428

Date: Thursday, 04/3/25

Time: 7:15 PM - ~8:15 PM

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. Please dress aggressively for the weather with multiple layers as temperatures can drop rapidly after sunset and timberdoodling is frigid business. Flashlights permitted but not required and loaner binoculars will be available.

Leaders: Edward Warden

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Edward Warden (edwarhzan@gmail.com) or Chris Holden (twoheadedvireo@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:

Total trip distance is approximately 1 mile and will take place mostly on mowed grass trails that are relatively level with no elevation changes. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions

Restrooms are unavailable.

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a light jacket or heavy coat as well as gloves and a hat. Loaner binoculars will be available.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free parking is available in the parking lot.  The location is not readily accessible by public transportation.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks.