lenside Library Backyard Birding 101

Join Ryan from Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF) for this bird-acious program! We’ll learn how to attract birds to your yard, the basic things that birds need and how to provide them, the best time of year to see different birds, and how to identify some of the birds you may come across in your yard. Stay

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Elkins Park Library Backyard Birding 101

Join Ryan from Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF) for this bird-acious program! We’ll learn how to attract birds to your yard, the basic things that birds need and how to provide them, the best time of year to see different birds, and how to identify some of the birds you may come across in your yard. Stay

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Audubon Birdwalk – Philadelphia Birding Weekend

Tookany/Tacony – Frankford Watershed Partnership (WALKING) Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am Cost: Free Explore the critical urban green spaces of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF), a testament to the power of community-led conservation. This walk is a great opportunity for Spanish speakers, as we will have a skilled naturalist and translator co-leading the tour. As we walk,

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Winter Gulls at Glen Foerd

Glen Foerd mansion sits along the Delaware River in the northeastern-most corner of Philly and is one of the best places in the city to study gulls during the winter. While there is no guarantee, we are hoping to see a rare gull such as Iceland or Glaucous Gull. There should also be a good

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Winter Gulls at Glen Foerd

Glen Foerd mansion sits along the Delaware River in the northeastern-most corner of Philly and is one of the best places in the city to study gulls during the winter. While there is no guarantee, we are hoping to see a rare gull such as Iceland or Glaucous Gull. There should also be a good

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Birds at Pennypack on the Delaware

Pennypack on the Delaware is uniquely positioned along the river, providing crucial habitat for migrants and the odd rarity. The flats at the confluence of Pennypack Creek and the Delaware frequently host gulls and shorebirds. The park also hosts Philadelphia’s most viewable Bald Eagle nest. Dress for weather. Let’s meet at the covered picnic area

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BirdPhilly Bird Walk at Tacony Creek Park

Please join us for a bird walk at this underappreciated park in NE Philly! We should see warblers, thrushes, vireos, and sparrows while fall migration is in full swing. We will meet at the Ramona Ave entrance (40.016572, -75.107705) and walk about 2-3 miles. Dress for weather. No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars

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Fall Bird Walk

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up) : 9:00am – 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne Safran: 10:30am – 11:30am Walk with birder and conservationist

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Hike the Mt. Cuba Natural Lands Loop

Reconnect with nature in this exceptional behind-the-scenes trek through Mt. Cuba’s natural areas with our Natural Lands Team and Joe Sebastiani, director of adult engagement at Ashland Nature Center. Along the way, scout for birds, discover native spring ephemerals, explore old-field meadows, and learn about several of Mt. Cuba’s restoration projects and experiments. Be prepared

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Bird Walk on the Preserves – Willisbrook

Join Natural Lands staffer Claudia Winters on a leisurely stroll through Willisbrook Preserve to spot a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Claudia will share tips and tricks to enhance your birdwatching experience, ensuring you don’t miss a single fluttering friend.

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