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Academy of Natural Sciences
APRIL 1, 2023
Birding is one of the most accessible entryways into learning about the natural world around you, since it can be done anywhere! Migratory birds, including kinglets and American Woodcocks, have been spotted in some of our city’s smaller urban spaces, such as Logan Square, Coxe Park and Matthias Baldwin Park.
Academy of Natural Sciences
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The snow and ice of winter can be enough to keep the boldest naturalist indoors and watching David Attenborough documentaries with a mug of hot chocolate in hand — but bundle up, because there’s still a lot to take in outside. Here they hunt our abundant sparrows, starlings, pigeons and other native birds such as mourning doves.
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Academy of Natural Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Wild turkeys form flocks in the fall, which can make them easier to spot. Wild turkeys are easy to spot in South Jersey parks such as Camden’s Cramer Hill Preserve as well as in parks in Southwest Philadelphia like Bartram’s Garden and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Genetics give some birds a tan stripe.
Academy of Natural Sciences
MARCH 21, 2023
Now, as the Northern Hemisphere heats up, billions of birds that spent the coldest part of our year in the Southeast, the Caribbean Islands, Central America or even in South America will stream north again. On a particularly active day, a “warbler fallout” will fill the trees with birds. Many of the migrants sing as they forage.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 2, 2023
2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona [PaEN] -- Inquirer: These Philly High School Kids Are Trying To Clean The Schuylkill River - With Mussels -- Western PA Conservancy Hosts April 18 Webinar On Helping Elk Creek Thrive In Erie County [PaEN] -- PA Society For Ornithology Third Annual Breeding Bird Blitz For Conservation June 9-19, Sign Up Now!
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
We had roughly 3,000 people apply for one of the 130 available spots. We also noticed locally the emergence of another impressive twinkling species, Photuris hebes, aka the Christmas Lights fireflies. We also had record numbers of exhibits, trained guides and volunteers. It was truly "Christmas in July"!
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 14, 2024
23 -- The Derrick: Seneca Rocks Audubon Holding Bird Seed Sale Until Jan. 23 Online Program Rethinking Our Connection To Fossil Fuels - A Discussion [PaEN] -- Warren Times: Eagle Watch At Allegheny Reservoir To Be Held Feb. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 13 -- Warren Times: Audubon Community Nature Center To Host Day Camp Jan.
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