Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

Flight of the Woodcock

Location of Seven Bends State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Lupton Access - Education Station - 1191 Lupton Rd.
Main Park Address: Seven Bends State Park, 2111 South Hollingsworth Road, Woodstock, VA 22664.

When

April 17, 2026. 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.

*There is no fee for this program, but an annual or daily parking pass is required.

**Parks are for everyone! If you require special accommodations for this program, please reach out to megan.dellinger@dcr.virginia.gov

Please register here.

American Woodcock bird stands in leaf litter

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