Area residents are invited out to Moraine State Park later this week to learn more about one of the most unusual birds in Pennsylvania.
A program focusing on the American Woodcock will be presented on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pavilion 7 McDanel’s Launch Area on the North Shore.
Also known as the timberdoodle, night partridge, bigeye, bogsucker, or mudsnipe, this very vocal bird has seen a dramatic decline over the past decades due to loss of habitat. A Park Naturalist and local members of the Audubon Society will talk about habitat work being done at Moraine as well as the importance of young forest habitat.
Those planning to participate are asked to bring a facemask or covering. People of all ages are welcome but preregistration is required by calling the park office. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.