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  • Cheltenham Bird Town Walk

    332 Tookany Creek Parkway , Cheltenham Township, PA 19012 332 Tookany Creek Parkway, Cheltenham, PA, United States

    Saturday, February 18, 2023, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tookany Creek Park from the Central Avenue Parking Lot Join Judith Gratz for this monthly bird walk at Tookany Creek Park. We will walk portions of the trails along Tookany Creek in the Park, part of an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area). These walks are being sponsored by the Cheltenham Bird Town, and Sustainable Cheltenham, and supported by the Tookany Tacony Watershed Partnership and the Wyncote Audubon Society. Directions: Meet at the Parking Lot at the Central Avenue

  • TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

    Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

    Free

  • BirdPhilly Bird Walk at Tacony Creek Park

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us for a bird walk at this underappreciated park in NE Philly! We should see warblers, thrushes, and sparrows while spring migration is slowly ramping up. We will meet at the Ramona Ave entrance (40.016572, -75.107705) and walk about 2-3 miles. Dress for weather. TTF provides binoculars!   Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now back on loan at the following local Philly libraries: Andorra, Cobbs Creek, Cecil B. Morre, Falls of Schuylkill, Frankford, Greater Olney, Logan, Richmond, South Philly, Torresdale, and Widener. For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com. View the BirdPhilly event calendar here.

  • FREE Tacony Creek Park Bird Walk | Paseo de Aves GRATIS

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join TTF for a FREE Bird Walk in Tacony Creek Park, led by Keith Russell of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Binoculars are provided! Reserve your space here | Reservar su espacio aquí TTF has Bird Guides in English and Spanish, which include a map, a list of bird species found in and around Tacony Creek Park, courtesy of Keith Russell of Audubon Mid-Atlantic, and helpful tips for spotting and identifying birds in the park. The woodlands and meadows that make up Tacony Creek Park provide year-round habitat for over 100 species of birds and other wildlife. The 3.2-mile paved trail that runs

  • 2023 Audubon Christmas Bird Count

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When: Saturday, December 16 | 8AM – 12PM Location: Tacony Creek Park I St and Ramona Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Be a part of the Wyncote Audubon bird count in Tacony Creek Park and contribute to community science! Join bird experts Robin Irizarry and Martin Selzer as they lead the 4 mile walk starting from I St & Ramona Ave Gateway to the Cheltenham Ave & Crescentville Rd Gateway. Register here!  Things to Note: This event is FREE and all levels are welcome. Binoculars available Most of the walk will take place on a fully paved trail, while other sections will be off-trail

  • Owl Howl

    Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

    Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, we’ll head out into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center from 5:00 pm -

    $29

  • Great Backyard Bird Count in Tacony Creek Park

    Bingham St & E Ashdale St 5180 Bingham St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Great Backyard Bird Count in Tacony Creek Park Monday, February 19, 2024 ⋅ 10:00 – 11:30am Bingham St and E Ashdale St, 19120 The Great Back Yard Bird Count is an international community science event where participants search for birds in their communities each year over Presidents Weekend. You can be part of this community science program this year. Join the Tookany/Tacony Watershed Partnership and the Wyncote Audubon Society for this GBBC Bird Walk in Tacony Creek Park, FREE! We will meet by the deer painting on the trail located near the park entrance at the intersection of Bingham St and

  • Bird Walk on the Preserves – Willisbrook

    Natural Lands Willisbrook Preserve 110 Line Road, Malvern, United States

    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.

    Free

  • BirdPhilly Bird Walk at Tacony Creek Park

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 and field guides are now back on loan at the following local Philly libraries: Andorra, Cobbs Creek, Cecil B. Morre, Falls of Schuylkill, Frankford, Greater Olney, Logan, Richmond, South Philly, Torresdale, and Widener. For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com. More details here. Trip Leader: Holger

  • Fall Bird Walk

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    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 Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Manager Suzanne Safran as they lead families on a leisurely walk around the preserve at Riverbend. Check out the many species of birds that call Riverbend their home! Phil Witmer is an avid birder and conservationist with over 30 years

    Free

  • Birds at Pennypack on the Delaware

    Pennypack on the Delaware Pennypack on the Delaware Park, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 (GPS: 40.0277033, -75.012093). No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now back on loan at the following local Philly libraries: Andorra, Cobbs Creek, Cecil B. Morre, Falls of Schuylkill, Frankford, Greater Olney, Logan, Richmond, South Philly, Torresdale, and Widener. For

  • Winter Gulls at Glen Foerd

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 amount of waterfowl out on the river and we can discuss how to distinguish Double-crested Cormorants from the Great Cormorants that visit the area in winter. We plan this as a stationary event overlooking the river, but if folks want, we can also explore the

  • [Rescheduled] Feminist Bird Club Philly at Tacony Creek Park

    Behind Friends Hospital 4641 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When:  Sunday, June 29 | 8 am Location: Friends Hospital  4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Join Feminist Bird Club Philly on Saturday, June 14 at 8am for a bird outing at Tacony Creek Park. We’ll be looking for breeding activity, learning about the PA Bird Atlas, and hopefully seeing some goofy fledglings! We’ll be starting near Friends Hospital which has parking, public transit access, and restrooms.   We are capping this event at 35 people. If you’d like to join, please fill out the interest form. We will close this form once it’s full, and email you with event

  • Fall Bird Walk on the Schuylkill River Trail

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    ​​Join Schuylkill Banks and Bird Philly for a free, guided bird walk on the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia. ​Learn about local birds and explore the trail. No birding experience necessary! ​​Meet at the parking lot on the Bartram's Mile section of the trail near the main entrance of Bartram's Garden (at the meadow). We will walk up to a mile, stopping frequently. You can get to this section of the trail via bike, car, or public transit. There are public bathrooms available at Bartram's Garden. ​No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides can be borrowed

    Free

  • Audubon Birdwalk – Philadelphia Birding Weekend

    Behind Friends Hospital 4641 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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, we’ll look for a variety of species that depend on these restored waterways, from herons to kingfishers and warblers. Your participation supports the ongoing efforts of the TTF Watershed Partnership, helping to ensure these urban oases remain healthy and vibrant for both wildlife and people.

  • Fall Bird Walk

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Manager Suzanne Safran. We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk: 9:00am - 10:30am Family Bird Walk: 10:30am - 11:30am The Adult Bird Walk is for participants ages 12 and over. Limit of 20 participants for the Adult Bird Walk. This is a free event but we do ask that you register. Please reserve one ticket for every member of your group. Important Note: Comfortable shoes or boots, layered clothing, and binoculars

    Free