Shorebird Identification (Yes You Can!) + Woodcock Viewing (NOTE EARLY START)

Calendar
When:
March 17, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
2026-03-17T18:30:00-05:00
2026-03-17T18:45:00-05:00
Where:
Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
USA
Cost:
Free
Programs
Program Shorebirds
Shorebird Identification (Yes You Can!) + Woodcock Viewing (NOTE EARLY START) @ Heller Nature Center | Highland Park | Illinois | United States

Many birders shy away from shorebird identification because they think “all shorebirds look the same.” With spring migration just around the corner, award-winning local birder Geoff Williamson will dispel that notion by illustrating the importance of shape, structure and proportion in identifying major types of shorebirds as well as in differentiating between similar-looking species. In fact, plumage features come into play only to decide between two or three species. Geoff’s program will be followed by a short walk outside at dusk to see American Woodcocks display. (Bring binoculars!)