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SEPTEMBER MONTHLY PROGRAM
7:30 PM, Friday, September 16, 2022
ORNITHERAPY:
Watching birds: not only fun, but good for you!
Holly Merker
Our first program is scheduled for 7:30 PM on Friday, September 16,2022 at the Upper Dublin Public Library located at 520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034. This is a free, “in-person” program, and we welcome participation from all interested in the program. You do not need to be a member to attend. The Library is equipped with very up-to-date technology that will allow us to continue to offer program virtually if you are unable to participate in person.
We are pleased that Holly Merker will present her widely acclaimed program on Ornitherapy and have copies of her book available for sale at the program. Holly will explain why getting your daily dose of Ornitherapy is just what the doctor ordered….
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FIELD TRIPS
Chimney Swift Watch
7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Watching Chimney Swifts come in to roost is quite the spectacle! They spend a lot of time swirling around in the air before dropping into their roost site. Bring a chair and binoculars and join us in the parking lot of the Bryn Athyn College, Junge Ice Rink & Pavilion, 3002 Carinwood Drive, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 to watch swifts descend into a nearby chimney for the night. Because swifts change their roosting spot, it is not guaranteed to see them the night we are watching. You can learn more about Chimney Swifts during our Chimney Swift 101 program on September 9th. This is a joint presentation with Wissahickon Trails, Wyncote Audubon Society, and the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust. Free. Learn more at the PERT website: www.pennypacktrust.org
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BIRD TOWN PENNSYLVANIA BIRDWALKS
All are welcome to participate, including new birders and experienced birders alike. Bring binoculars if you have them; wear comfortable footwear and clothing. No preregistration is required.
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ABINGTON BIRD TOWN WALK
Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lorimer Park
Join Jennifer Sherwood, Chair of Abington Bird Town for this monthly bird walk at Lorimer Park. We will walk portions of the Pennypack Trail and trails in Lorimer Park, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area). We hope to see many of our fall migrants as they stopover at the park on their southward journey. These walks are being sponsored by the Abington Bird Town, and the Abington Environmental Advisory Council, and supported by the Wyncote Audubon Society. Directions: Meet at the Moredon Parking Lot at 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
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UPPER DUBLIN BIRD TOWN WALK
Saturday, September 24, 2022, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Twining Valley Park
Join Nilesh Shah to search for birds at Twining Valley Park, a former golf course converted to a natural area dominated with native trees and plants. Come see what fall migrant birds are stopping over to rest and feed in the habitats created at the park. These walks are being sponsored by the Upper Dublin Bird Town, Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation, and supported by the Wyncote Audubon Society and DVOC. Directions: Meet in the parking area of Twining Valley Park located at 1400 Twining Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS
September brings the return of many community events at which Wyncote Audubon will be a participant with our tabling information and displays. Many of these events are in support of our Bird Town Pennsylvania partners fall festivals, and Native Plant Sales.
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FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE
Saturday, September 10, 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 for their annual native plant sale. PERT’s horticulturalists and native plant gardeners have a variety of plants available. Learn more at the PERT website: www.pennypacktrust.org
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11th ANNUAL UPPER PERKIOMEN BIRD AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 24, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wyncote Audubon will once again be tabling at this event! Join us for free hayrides, live music, live animal presentations, Monarch Butterfly tagging demonstrations, food vendors, environmentally themed exhibits and vendors, and much more. This ever- growing community event now draws over 3,000 participants each year, don’t miss out on the fun! Bring the whole family to our biggest event of the year! Event is held rain or shine, and will be at the Amphitheater Area of Green Lane Park (2298 Green Lane Rd, Green Lane PA 18054)
https://www.montcopa.org/3474/Events
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ABINGTON BIRD TOWN NATIVE PLANT SALE
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Saturday, September 24, 2022, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001 See how plants can help birds, and discover the beauty and benefits of native plants. Join the Abington Bird Town volunteers to help people add native plants to their home gardens. A few volunteers are needed for two shifts: morning 9:30-12:00, or afternoon 12:00-2:30, to help set up plants and help people shop. No experience needed - all are encouraged. To volunteer, or if you have questions, please email Jennifer Sherwood at: jas750@comcast.net.
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MILITIA HILL HAWK WATCH
The Militia Hill Hawk Watch at Fort Washington State Park is monitoring the fall migration of raptors for its 35th season! This all--volunteer effort is again coordinated this year by Jamie Stewart and Rich Conroy. Monitors will be on hand between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM through September 9th. There will be two shifts of monitors at work counting hawks for full day coverage beginning September 10th. Visitors to the MHHW are welcome!
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“LIGHTS OUT” AND BIRD SAFE PHILLY
RESUMES FOR THE FALL MIGRATION!
The work and activities of Bird Safe Philly will resume in earnest with the fall migration. The participating buildings in center city buildings go “dark” from midnight to 6:00 AM from August 15th to November 15th. Widespread concern was raised after the October 2020 massive bird kill was reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer. It was determined that the incident was due to a combination of weather conditions and the brightly lit city buildings. The Bird Safe Philly initiative was initiated and the “Lights Out” program resulted.
Volunteers who can volunteer one day a week are welcome and will receive training from one of our lead monitors. Volunteer monitors walk specific routes of several blocks in the city between 5:30 AM and 8:00 AM to determine how many birds and which species were colliding with buildings and glass throughout the spring migration. The monitors record data for each bird collected. Dead birds are taken to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University where they are kept for research. Injured birds were transported to the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic.
Support for the Clinic and for supplies for the monitors were realized with funds raised through the Wyncote Audubon Society Birdathon. Additional support will be forthcoming for the fall corps of volunteers. Special thanks are due to everyone who contributed to our Birdathon. A few additional volunteers are needed with injured bird transport to the SCEE Clinic. Learn more about the program and volunteering at www.birdsafephilly.org
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Stay Safe and Well!
YOU ARE WHAT HOPE LOOKS LIKE TO A BIRD!
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