The last trip here for this year was very birdy – this is normal for a late fall morning here. What wasn’t normal was the 70 degree temps! Birds were quiet after a few hours. Some lingering species like 3 Blackpolls and 1 Nashville. Plus the usual species like White-throated and White-crowned Sparrows. Field and Chipping also. Blue-headed Vireo, Yellow-bellied …
IMPORTANT – CANCELED: Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding at Rushton Farm Preserve
The October 30 Owl Banding Trip is cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather.
Special Talks
Join in a discussion of his new field guide, “Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean” on Wednesday, October 26th from 7-8.30pm. See more info here: Audubon Pennsylvania Special Events
NEW: Screening of the Messenger at Penn’s Campus
November 2nd at 5:30 on the Chemistry Building on Penn’s Campus located at 231 South 34th Street. The screening of this eye-opening documentary is sponsored by the MES Program, and FRES (Facilities and Real Estate Services). Please join us for a screening of the film and a discussion of the film and local efforts afterwards with renowned ornithologist, Keith Russell. …
Minutes – October 6, 2016
7:30 PM Academy of Natural Sciences Meeting called by President Phil Witmer Secretary: Linda Widdop Attendees: 16 Guests: Nina Desianti Opening Remarks Phil Witmer Phil Witmer welcomes members and guests to the meeting. Committee Reports Membership: Phil Witmer on behalf of Bonnie Witmer Phil Witmer announces the names of all those admitted to membership since the last meeting including Ken …
Palmyra Cove – October 9th 2016 – Field Trip Report
Rain is definitely a deterrent to birding. Hard to keep the optics dry! But good birds can be found. The birds still have to feed – even if raining. I did a lot of bushwacking for Connecticut this morning – no success, but take a look at what else I had – with excellent looks. The low stuff was enjoyed, …
ABA Awards
ABA offers a number of awards, and nominations are currently being accepted. Please consider nominating someone you know deserving of an award. http://www.aba.org/about/awards.html
Minutes – September 15, 2016
7:30 PM Academy of Natural Sciences Meeting called by President Phil Witmer Secretary: Bonnie Witmer, filling in for Linda Widdop Attendees: 40 Guests: Jill Saul, Liz Porter, Nina Desianti, Laura Montagna, Brad Montagna, Elaine Whitman, Raja Stephenson, Julia and Danny (did not sign guest list in book) Opening Remarks Phil Witmer Phil Witmer welcomed everyone back from the 3-month hiatus and asked that …
Vinalhaven – August 13th 2016 – Field Trip Report
Five enthusiastic participants attended the charter trip from Vinalhaven, Maine in pursuit of the Red-billed Tropicbird on August 13, 2016. This trip required driving to Rockland, Maine, staying overnight, then taking the ferry from Rockland to reach the charter located on the island of Vinalhaven. All members of the group were well aware the coveted bird had gone MIA on …
Philadelphia Bird Race
The fall season is here and we at BirdPhilly are set for the second annual Philadelphia Bird Race. From Oct 7-16 birders will gather for Big Green Hours and team up for big days to count birds for conservation. As we did last year, we are raising money for two primary causes: The Migratory Bird Initiative by Audubon Pennsylvania and …