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MAY REGULAR PROGRAM
“BIRDING THE SANTA MARTA REGION OF COLOMBIA”
A Report of Wyncote Audubon’s First International Trip!
7:30 PM, Friday, May 19, 2023
Upper Dublin Public Library, 520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Join some of the participants from the Wyncote Audubon Society’s international birding trip to the Santa Marta Region of Colombia. The team will present some of our best photographs of the extraordinary birds we were able to see. Hear some personal anecdotes and stories of this Colombia adventure. Our Columbia tour was postponed three times due to the Covid pandemic but the group, led by George Armistead, persisted and eventually enjoyed our first Wyncote Audubon Society international birding. George has shared some of his amazing photographs of the birds and our group for those of us for us to present at our May meeting.
We encourage everyone to consider attending the “in-person” meeting but it can also be enjoyed virtually.
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SECOND ANNUAL GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA BIRDATHON
5:00 PM, FRIDAY, MAY 5 TO 5:00 PM, SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
The Wyncote Audubon Society Greater Philadelphia Birdathon will see multiple Birdathon Team taking the field to raise funds for the many worthwhile bird conservation projects that each team is sponsoring. The Wyncote Audubon Society’s 24-hour traveling Birdathon Team, the Swifts, will raise funds from their donors in support of Bird Safe Philly. We welcome all support. You can consider making a donation on line at the Wyncote Audubon website: wyncoteaudubon.org. Help the Swifts! Help Bird Safe Philly!
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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. Spring migration is underway and each of this months bird walks bring opportunities to spot migrants passing through on their way to northern breeding grounds, returning summer resident species and, of course, our year round resident species.
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BIRD TOWN BIRDWALK
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Mermaid Park
Join Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Board Members for a bird walk and talk in Mermaid Park. This is an opportunity for community members to share and learn about the birds, the park, and the environment! There will be opportunities to see some of our spring migrants. Bring your binoculars if you have them! Directions: Mermaid Park is located at 800 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
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ABINGTON BIRD TOWN WALK
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Moredon Road Parking Lot
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 in Lorimer Park, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area). 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 Lorimer Park Lot at Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
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LOWER GWYNEDD BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:30 AM, Friday, May 19, 2023
Penllyn Woods, Lower Gwynedd Township
Join Steve Saffier for his monthly bird walk. We will walk through the trails in Penllyn Woods. Bring binoculars. RSVP to lgteac+birdtown@gmail.com Directions: Penllyn Woods is located at 1227 East Township Line Road, Penllyn, PA 19422. To be on our bird walk mailing list, email Steve at SAFSBAY@yahoo.com
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CHELTENHAM BIRD TOWN WALK
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Tookany Creek Park from the Central Avenue Parking Lot
Join Judith Gratz for this monthly bird walk at Tookany Creek Park. We will walk portions of the trails along the Tookany Creek in the Park, part of an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area). These walks are being sponsored by the Cheltenham Bird Town, and Sustainable Cheltenham, and supported by the Tookany Tacony Watershed Partnership and the Wyncote Audubon Society. Directions: Meet at the Parking Lot at the Central Avenue end of Tookany Park.
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UPPER DUBLIN BIRD TOWN WALK
8:30 AM Saturday, May 20, 2023
Pine Run Park
Join Nilesh Shah as he resumes the monthly bird walks at Upper Dublin Bird Town. The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, Upper Dublin Bird Town, and the Wyncote Audubon Society support these monthly bird walks. We will walk the trails through the park and hope to see migrants and nesting birds as well. Directions: Park in the parking lot at 1719 Jarrettown Road, Dresher, PA 19025 next to the school
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS
Wyncote Audubon’s Community Outreach volunteers will be tabling at multiple events over the course of the next three months. In April we are supporting multiple Earth Day events and native plant sales promoted by Environmental Advisory Committees, Bird Towns, and other community based organizations. We provide information and handouts related to “plants for birds,” native plant gardening, attracting birds and bird feeding, taking measures to mitigate bird collisions with glass, and much more. Look for the Wyncote Audubon displays at the following May events.
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PERT NATIVE PLANT SALE
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust
2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 6, 2023
PERT is conducting their annual spring native plant sale! Wyncote Audubon will provide literature and information about native plants at this event. There is always a wonderful selection of native plants at this event. Applications and signs for your property to enroll in the Bird Habitat Recognition Program will also be available.
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP EAC NATIVE PLANT SALE
Outdoor Patio at the Free Library of Springfield Township
890 Hawthorne Lane, Glenside, PA 19038
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 13, 2023
Come join the Springfield Township EAC for its second annual native plant sale! Approximately 100 native plants will be sold at-cost on a first-come-first –served basis. Educational materials and native plant experts will e on-hand to educate and answer questions. Wyncote Audubon will provide literature and information about native plants at this event. There is always a wonderful selection of native plants at this event. Applications and signs for your property to enroll in the Bird Habitat Recognition Program will also be available..
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UPPER DUBLIN NATIVE PLANT SALE
Twining Valley Park
1400 Twining Road, Dresher, PA 19025
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 20, 2023
Many varieties of native plants will be available at this sale. You can also visit the native plant demonstration garden that has been established at the site with support from a Women’s Farm and Garden Grant. Wyncote Audubon will provide literature and information about native plants at this event. Applications and signs for your property to enroll in the Bird Habitat Recognition Program will also be available.
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AUDUBON CLIMATE WATCH
SPRING CYCLE:
May 15 through June 15, 2023
Come join volunteers from the Wyncote Audubon Society as we continue to participate in the spring cycle of the Audubon Climate Watch Community Science Program. Our volunteers conduct a dozen “point counts” in each of ten “Climate Squares” in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. Contact Nilesh Shaw, Wyncote Audubon’s Climate Watch Coordinator at wyncoteaudubon@gmail.com if you would like to participate on one of our Climate Watch Teams.
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Stay Safe and Well!
YOU ARE WHAT HOPE LOOKS LIKE TO A BIRD!
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