Woods for Woodcocks
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Woods for Woodcocks
The woodcock, known by its whimsical nickname “timberdoodle,” is
one of the most sought-after species by bird hunters in New Hampshire. These
elusive, acrobatic migratory shorebirds have distinct habitat needs, which
in New Hampshire are being met by careful forest management. Join Wildlife
Journal for a walk in the woods with hunters and foresters to learn more about
timberdoodles and restoring the special places they live.
Wild
Ways: Woodcock Hunting Primer
Woodcock hunting is infused with tradition and culture -- and hardworking hunting
dogs. Wild Ways host Lisa Densmore goes afield with Craig Dougherty, editor
of Field Trial Magazine, for some basics on woodcock hunting, and training
and working with dogs.
Birdies and Eagles
High-quality wildlife habitat isn't always found in the most expected
places. In Jaffrey N.H., the Shattuck Golf Course wants to become the first
golf course in the state to be certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
With its extensive marshes and woodlands, Shattuck provides a wild home for
dozens of local wildlife species, and a wildlife education experience for golfers,
staff, students, and the public.
Wild
Places: Knights Meadow Marsh and Leonard Wildlife Management Area
A striking view of Mt. Kearsarge greets visitors to Knights Meadow Marsh and
Leonard Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Webster, New Hampshire. Discover
the marsh's qualities as managed feeding and nesting grounds for waterfowl,
and explore mixed forests, rare black-gum swamp, old fields, and other important
wildlife habitat on the nearly 900-acre WMA.
