Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., now through April 30. Learn more.

The Flight of the Woodcock

Location of Seven Bends State Park in Virginia

Where

Seven Bends State Park, 2111 South Hollingsworth Road, Woodstock, VA 22664.
Lupton Access - Picnic Shelter - 1191 Lupton Rd.

When

April 4, 2025. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Have you ever heard of a timberdoodle? No, it isn’t a new designer dog, but another name for a chunky little bird known as the American Woodcock. Join us at the park for a ranger led program to learn about this worm eating, migratory, shore bird and to (hopefully) witness first-hand the male’s elaborate mating flight, designed to attract the attention of the lady woodcock.

Meet Ranger Fred at the Lupton Shelter for an overview of the Woodcock. If you are interested, walk with Fred for a less than a mile (out and back) walk to listen for the woodcock call.

*All vehicles must have a valid daily ($5) or annual parking pass displayed while on park property. Either pass can be purchased as you enter the park that evening.

Please register here.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-630-4718
Email Address: sevenbends@dcr.virginia.gov