The buzz

Quiz: Are you wise about woodcocks?

3/5/2025
A woodcock walking across grass.
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)

The woodcock is an unusual bird in both its appearance and behavior. Late winter or early spring is when we start seeing these birds again in Will County, as they return here to nest. How much do you know about these feisty fliers?

Test your knowledge on this quiz to find out.

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Migration watch: Pelicans are back in Will County

3/5/2025

One of the most anticipated events among birders each spring and fall is the arrival of the American white pelicans, and now is the time you'll once again start seeing these birds along waterways in the area.

Migration watch: Monarchs have landed in in the U.S.

3/4/2025

We're charting migrations this season, announcing when a variety of species hit major milestones on their travels north.