If you’d like to organize a field trip, please contact Field Trip chairperson, Linda Widdop.
Field Trip Participant Information
We encourage participants to regularly check both the DVOC website and Facebook Page in advance of
any field trip as the date or meeting location can change due to road construction, a park closure,
weather conditions, or other last-minute circumstances. Plan on arriving a few minutes before the
scheduled time of the field trip. The time stated is the STARTING time, not the arrival time. This will give
you time to get yourself ready, say hello, visit a restroom and be ready to go.
Field trips are held “in the field” at locations with varying terrain and conditions. Most trips will require
ability to arrive on your own, walk for some distance on unpaved or uneven surfaces. Please dress for
weather and bring bug repellent and water. Restrooms may not always be available. For all day trips,
please come prepared with food, water and have a full tank of gas.
PARTICIPANT RELEASE: My participation in a DVOC field trip or event signifies that I agree not to hold the
DVOC or any of its agents responsible for any accidents, losses, damages, or injuries resulting from my
participation in the field trip or program.
Upcoming Trips:
Free to all members and non-members
Join us on a bird walk with a local birding expert as we hike around a site noted for over 150 species of bird visitor every year. With deep water, limited access, and a lake full of fish, the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir is home to some of the most unique bird species in the area. No experience necessary. This is a joint trip with PA Audubon.
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Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 180 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special.
Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.
Please note afternoon time.
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Free to all members and non-members
Join us on a bird walk with a local birding expert as we hike around a site noted for over 150 species of bird visitor every year. With deep water, limited access, and a lake full of fish, the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir is home to some of the most unique bird species in the area. No experience necessary. This is a joint trip with PA Audubon.
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Free to all members and non-members
Join us on a bird walk with a local birding expert as we hike around a site noted for over 150 species of bird visitor every year. With deep water, limited access, and a lake full of fish, the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir is home to some of the most unique bird species in the area. No experience necessary. This is a joint trip with PA Audubon.
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Free to all members and non-members
Join us on a bird walk with a local birding expert as we hike around a site noted for over 150 species of bird visitor every year. With deep water, limited access, and a lake full of fish, the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir is home to some of the most unique bird species in the area. No experience necessary. This is a joint trip with PA Audubon.
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All 2024 Trips:
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Free to all members and non-members
Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 180 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special.
Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.
Please note afternoon time.
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Join Bernard Brown at the Great Marsh Institute, Chester County’s unique habitat for the study of flora and fauna as well as the unique characteristics of the Periglacial marsh. We’ll explore a mix of wetland and upland habitat and observe the rails, warblers, sparrows, and other birds that live there. Dress for soggy terrain.
The Great Marsh also has an IBA (Important Bird Area) designation of D3 from Audubon. D3: Sites that contain rare or unique habitat or are an exceptional representative of an ecological community type, and that hold important species or species assemblages largely restricted to a distinctive habitat or ecological community type.
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Free to all members and non-members
Join us on a bird walk with a local birding expert as we hike around a site noted for over 150 species of bird visitor every year. With deep water, limited access, and a lake full of fish, the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir is home to some of the most unique bird species in the area. No experience necessary. This is a joint trip with PA Audubon.
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http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L732494
Free to all members and non-members
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 at the ballfields (GPS: 40.0277033, -75.012093).
No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are on loan at all Philly Free Library branches.
The event is free and open to everyone.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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Meet at Moredon Road Parking lot to take a quick walk around Lorimer Park trails (Montco) looking for new arrivals. We usually find Louisiana Waterthrush singing, many other warblers and passerines. We will view the fields at Fox Chase Farm looking for nesting Bluebirds, Barn and Tree swallows along with other open field birds. Dog friendly for well-behaved pooches. We will wrap up by 9 AM so that we can get back to work on time. Cancelled if raining.
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https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1025768
Free to all members and non-members
Let’s ring out spring migration at one of Philly’s top birding locations. We’ll mostly focus on the lakes and lagoons, but may also have a peek at the new wetland if time allows. While migration is winding down, there is still a good chance for some warblers and other migrants. And we’ll certainly have a chance to check on our resident birds.
Please meet us at the parking lot east of the gazebo/opposite the playground (GPS: 39.9034994, -75.1787725). In case the gates are closed, please park on 20th Street and walk to the meeting place.
No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now available on loan at all branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Trip Leader: Holger Pflicke
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Free to all members and non-members
Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 180 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special.
Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.
Please note afternoon time.
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https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1025768
Free to all members and non-members
Join us to explore one of Philly’s Top 3 birding locations. This park has a few good birding areas including the lakes, woods and meadows of the old golf course. We will concentrate on areas that are productive each month. Due to consistent flooding in the park please be prepared for muddy and wet areas. Water-proof shoes or mud boots are recommended. Dress for weather.
Meet at the parking lot east of the gazebo (39.9034994, -75.1787725), NOT at the gazebo. In case the gates are closed, please park on 20th Street and walk to the meeting place.
No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now available on loan at all branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
The event is free and open to everyone.
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Free to all members and non-members
Thursday Mornings (Sept – Oct) meet Martin Selzer at 8:00am to explore the wooded trails, meadows, and farm fields of Harriet Wetherill Park in, Montgomery County. For those unfamiliar with the park, there is series of grass, dirt, and paved walking paths that we will be birding. Besides resident and migrating passerines, we will have ample opportunities to view migrating raptors during the walk. The park is nearby both Dixon Meadow and the Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve, so stops there afterwards can be combined with the walk.
Meet at the west entrance at 2635 Narcissa Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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We’ve been meaning to try this location for a number of years, but it never worked out. Spring migration is slowly winding down, but we should still see some good stuff. The area has a nice mix of trees, river access, and a community garden.Let’s meet at the entrance at 25th St and Delancey Place.
No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are on loan at all Philly Free Library branches.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Trip Leader: Holger Pflicke
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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Free to all members and non-members
Meet at Moredon Road Parking lot to take a quick walk around Lorimer Park trails (Montco) looking for new arrivals. We usually find Louisiana Waterthrush singing, many other warblers and passerines. We will view the fields at Fox Chase Farm looking for nesting Bluebirds, Barn and Tree swallows along with other open field birds. Dog friendly for well-behaved pooches. We will wrap up by 9 AM so that we can get back to work on time. Cancelled if raining.
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Free to all members and non-members
Please join us for a birdwalk in this popular birding spot in NW Philly! Spring migration is still in full swing, and local breeders are already hard at work raising young or finding a mate after spending the winter in warmer climates.
Let’s meet in front of the visitor center of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at 9:00 am. The walk will include some up-and-down hills.
All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular use, field guides, and apps if needed. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as they like. Restroom access is limited or unavailable. Check the weather and dress for comfort. These events will happen rain or shine; cancel for downpours and storms.
No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now available on loan at all branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3903386
Free to all members and non-members
Join BirdPhilly for a bird walk at this underappreciated park, which is known to hold a good variety of migrants, located in Olney.
Let’s meet at the parking lot by the recreation center and tennis courts.
No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now available on loan at all branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Trip Leader: Sean Bradley
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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Free to all members and non-members
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Holger Pflicke for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths.
All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular use, field guides, and apps if needed. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as they like. Restroom access is limited or unavailable. Check the weather and dress for comfort. These events will happen rain or shine; cancel for downpours and storms.
Today’s walk will begin at Ramonita G de Rodriguez Library, 600 W Girard Ave, and we will walk around the neighborhood.
The Free Library loans out Birding Backpacks, containing binoculars, field guides and trail maps at ALL locations! A limited number of Birding Backpacks will be available at each walk.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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Free to all members and non-members
Please join the Free Library of Philadelphia and Sean Bradley for a Spring Migration Bird Walk! We plan to stay out for 1-2 hours, depending on the location, and walk mostly on flat and well-traveled paths.
All events are open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular use, field guides, and apps if needed. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as they like. Restroom access is limited or unavailable. Check the weather and dress for comfort. These events will happen rain or shine; cancel for downpours and storms.
Today’s walk will begin at the Rising Sun Avenue park entrance at 10:30 AM.
The Free Library loans out Birding Backpacks, containing binoculars, field guides and trail maps at ALL locations! A limited number of Birding Backpacks will be available at each walk.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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Free to all members and non-members
Please join BirdPhilly on an excursion along the Boxer’s Trail in East Fairmount Park. It appears we never had an event here. But it’s an awesome space with a great variety of habitats, including meadows, woods, parkland, and a small wetland. The Discovery Center is around the corner in case you want to check it out afterward.
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Free to all members and non-members
Thursday Mornings (Sept – Oct) meet Martin Selzer at 8:00am to explore the wooded trails, meadows, and farm fields of Harriet Wetherill Park in, Montgomery County. For those unfamiliar with the park, there is series of grass, dirt, and paved walking paths that we will be birding. Besides resident and migrating passerines, we will have ample opportunities to view migrating raptors during the walk. The park is nearby both Dixon Meadow and the Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve, so stops there afterwards can be combined with the walk.
Meet at the west entrance at 2635 Narcissa Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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We’ll search for migrant birds in the “Birdplace” of America, while discussing bird migration through Philadelphia, with information about BirdSafe Philly & Lights Out Philly programs.
Meet at the Commodore Barry Statue behind Independence Hall.
No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are on loan at all Philly Free Library branches.
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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Free to all members and non-members
Meet at Moredon Road Parking lot to take a quick walk around Lorimer Park trails (Montco) looking for new arrivals. We usually find Louisiana Waterthrush singing, many other warblers and passerines. We will view the fields at Fox Chase Farm looking for nesting Bluebirds, Barn and Tree swallows along with other open field birds. Dog friendly for well-behaved pooches. We will wrap up by 9 AM so that we can get back to work on time. Cancelled if raining.
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After we had so much fun in April, we’ll be back for an after-work birdwalk in the Girard Estates neighborhood! We’ll walk around the leafy streets and check out Stephen Girard Park. It’s peak spring migration, so we are bound to see some birds!
The event is open to everyone and all skill levels. We will go over binocular use, field guides, and apps if needed. Everyone is welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as they like. Restroom access is unavailable. Check the weather and dress for comfort. These events will happen rain or shine; cancel for downpours and storms.
Please meet at the Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library, 1935 W Shunk St at 5.30 pm.
The Free Library loans out Birding Backpacks, containing binoculars, field guides and trail maps at ALL locations!
For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com.
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