"The refuge is a green respite nestled within the urban setting of the
city of Philadelphia. Refuge lands are a thriving sanctuary teeming
with a rich diversity of fish, wildlife, and plants native to the
Delaware Estuary. Healthy and productive expanses of freshwater tidal
marsh, open waters, mudflats, and woodlands support the hundreds of
species that breed, rear their young, rest during migration, or call the
refuge home year-round."(from the Heinz NWR website) Photo: Shereen Chang |
John Heinz NWR often has volunteer-led bird walks organized by the Friends of Heinz Wildlife Refuge. They're a great way for beginners to learn more about birding. The walks are easy-going, typically run 2-3 hours, and people can come and go as they please.
Penn Birding is planning many visits to Heinz NWR. Heinz NWR is an especially beginner-friendly place to bird, not only because of the volunteer-led walks, but also because the Visitor Center loans out binoculars to visitors. Hope to see you there!
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