An Original DUCKumentary
A PBS Nature series video. From the PBS website: From deft dabblers to great divers, ducks are one of the Animal Kingdom's ultimate athletes. Take a fascinating look at one of our most familiar birds.
A PBS Nature series video. From the PBS website: From deft dabblers to great divers, ducks are one of the Animal Kingdom's ultimate athletes. Take a fascinating look at one of our most familiar birds.
Mr. Derek Stoner, writer and nature photographer.
For: More advanced practice at birding by ear Place: Hibernia Park parking lot by pond on Lion Head Rd., 8:30 a.m. Leaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062, mercer1135@aol.com) and Judy White (610-429-1409, jwhite133@comcast.net). Note: This trip is geared for everyone who would like to practice and improve their birding by ear skills. We start the day with […]
Mr. Matthew Halley, ethologist and historian at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
For: Spring migrants/possible Gray-cheeked Thrush. On second walk: Hooded Warbler and possible Kentucky Warbler Place: Fernbrook parking lot, 8:00 a.m.. For GPS use 1954 St. Peters Road Pottstown, PA Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1148) Note: Coventry Woods is part of Hopewell Big Woods, and 153 species of birds have been recorded […]
Mr. Ian Gardner, wildlife conservationist.
For: Migrants and local birds Place: Goose Run Park / Sly Fox Brewery, 8:00 a.m. Leader: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1148) Note: Goose Run Park (Douglass Township, Berks County) consists 82.5 acres of open space and wooded trails which provide habitat for a variety of species including Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark. This township-owned park […]
coordinated by Mr. Bob Pierce.
For: Migrants and local birds Place: Coventry Woods / Hidden River Brewery, 5:00 p.m. Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1149) Note: Join us for a bird walk in the dense woodland forests of Coventry Woods, a North Coventry Township park which is part of the Hopewell Big Woods. Over 150 species of birds have been […]
For: Migrants and local birds Place: Union Meadows Park (East) / Fork & Ale, 8:00 a.m. Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1148) Note: Union Meadows Park near Birdsboro is located in the Union Township Recreation area. This level area along the Schuylkill River consists of wooded riparian areas, fields, a vernal pool, and contains […]
For: Fall migrants Place: Willisbrook Preserve Parking lot, Line Road, 8:30 a.m. Leader: Sue Lucas (610-647-4779, sue.lucas@comcast.net) Note: Owned by Natural Lands Trust, it includes over 20 acres of Serpentine Barrens. We will explore the diverse variety of birds and plants. This is a half day trip with about 2 miles of walking over fairly […]