LIBERTY BIRD ALLIANCE

The Liberty Bird Alliance is a chapter of the National Audubon Society that serves members and friends throughout Philadelphia and major portions of Montgomery County

CHECK THE EVENTS CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE!

Keep current on upcoming bird walks, field trips and programs through the website. Our calendar of events provides the activities dates, and description of all of our activities. The schedule often includes additional events and changes. Some of our events request preregistration. Go to libertybirdalliance.org.  to check out our monthly schedule and to preregister for those events where requested.

126th AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

8:00AM to 5:00PM, Saturday, December 20, 2025

Join Liberty Bird Alliance to participate in the 126th Audubon Christmas Bird Count on December 20, 2025. Volunteers spread out across our designated 15-mile diameter circle to count all the winter species we see and hear. This important, long-running wildlife census collects data across North America (and a bit of South America) to assess the health of bird populations, and to help guide conservation action. More information on the history of the Christmas Bird Count can be found here:

https://www.audubon.org/conservation/history-christmas-bird-count

There are several ways to participate in the count:

• Join an established group covering a specific area (team leaders will communicate start time and meeting location)
• Cover an unassigned area on your own (need to be able to identify winter birds of the area by sight or sound)
• Feeder-watch in your own yard (if it is located within our circle)

For additional information on any of these options, or to join the count, please contact our compiler Kristy Morley (kristy@wissahickontrials.org).

SPECIAL AND REGULAR MONTHLY PROGRAMS

Our regular monthly programs are scheduled from September through May. Our programs take place at the Upper Dublin Public Library, 520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034 and are typically scheduled for 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month with variations due to holidays. Programs are free! We welcome all members, friends, and anyone interested in participating! We encourage registrations for our programs and offer the programs via zoom for individuals not able to attend in person.

LIBERTY BIRD ALLIANCE MONTHLY PROGRAM

Last Minute Trip with Lasting Impacts: Flock to Marion 2025

7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Join Linda Widdop, a past president of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, to learn of her participation in a voyage of epic proportions sailing from South Africa south to the Prince Edward Islands for 8 days with over 1900 birders to raise funds for the Mouse-Free Marion Project. 

FIELD TRIPS AND BIRD WALKS

A Note About Our Field Trips: We encourage participants to regularly check both the Liberty Bird Alliance website and Facebook page in advance of a field trip as the location can change due to road construction, a park closure, weather conditions, or other last-minute reasons. If you have any questions about a field trip, please contact: wyncotefieldtrips@gmail.com. The time stated is the STARTING time, not the arrival time. Plan to arrive a few minutes before the scheduled time of the field trip.. This will give you time to get yourself ready, say hello, visit a restroom, and be ready to go. For all-day trips, please come prepared with lunch and have a full tank of gas.

Participant Release: Your decision to participate in an Audubon field trip or event signifies that you agree to not hold the Liberty Bird Alliance or any of its agents responsible for any accidents, losses, damages, or injuries resulting from your participation in the field trip or event.

BARNEGAT LIGHT AND LONG BEACH ISLAND

8:30AM to 2:00PM, Sunday, December 7, 2025

208 Broadway, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

Join Trip Leaders: Linda Widdop and Leigh Altadonna at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, an excellent area to observe many species of birds. The park is also a great location for viewing wintering waterfowl such as red-breasted mergansers, common eiders, and harlequin ducks. This is a joint field trip of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and the Liberty Bird Alliance. The Liberty Bird Alliance requests that individuals preregister for this field trip on our website.

DIXON MEADOW PRESERVE BIRD WALK

Saturday, December 13, 2025

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Join Troy Bynum for this monthly bird walk at Dixon Meadow. Directions: 548 Flourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

BIRD TOWN PENNSYLVANIA BIRD WALKS

All are welcome to participate, including new birders and experienced birders alike. Bring binoculars if you have them; wear comfortable footwear and clothing. Come see our returning “winter birds” and some of our year-round residents that frequent these areas. There is always a chance to catch an unusual or unexpected species too. No preregistration is required for our Bird Town Bird Walks!

Cheltenham Bird Town Bird Walk

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2025

Join Judith Gratz for her monthly Bird Walk at High School Park. This month’s bird walk will be part of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Directions: Meet at High School Park at High School Road and Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Abington Bird Town Bird Walk

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Lorimer Park

Join Jennifer Sherwood for her monthly Bird Town Bird Walk at Lorimer Park. Directions: The Pennypack Trail Welsh Road parking lot is at 798 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, at the intersection with Terwood Road, on the southwest corner, look for the Pennypack Trail sign and the car wash entrance. For more information: Contact: Jennifer Sherwood, eac@abingtonpa.gov.

Lower Gwynedd Bird Town Bird Walk

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 18, 2025

Gwynedd Preserve

Join Steve Saffier for this monthly Bird Walk. Directions: RSVP is requested but not required. Email: LGTEAC+Birdtown@gmail.com Harsh weather cancels and I will email the night before if the forecast looks grim. Potentially muddy trails – so dress accordingly.

Hope to see you there!

YOU ARE WHAT HOPE LOOKS LIKE TO A BIRD!

Our Annual Giving campaign continues. Many thank advance for your support

Liberty Bird Alliance

libertybirdalliance@gmail.com

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