Spot the American Woodcock in Union County

Union County, NJ – Spring is right around the corner, so it's time to break out those binoculars for the annual Woodcock Walk event.

Hosted by the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, the Woodcock Walk event will have bird watchers gather at Lenape Park in Cranford on March 15 and March 22 at 6:15 p.m.

“The American Woodcock is known as a ‘fussy little bird’ because of its need for a diverse habitat, so it’s a real source of pride to know that Lenape Park fits the bill,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen in a release.

Both events are free and open to adults and children age 10 and up with an adult. Pre-registration is required by emailing bkelly@ucnj.org.

Each Woodcock Walk will begin with a brief presentation hosted by birding experts Evelyn Morton and Pete Axelrod. Members of the Friends of Lenape Park will also be on hand. The group is a Union County Adopt-a-Park partner, which oversees the bluebird boxes in the park among other projects.

For more information on activities and programs in Union County parks, and to find out about volunteering with Union County Adopt-a-Park, call 908-527-4900 or visit ucnj.org/parks.