Adapted Birding
Bird photography by Diane Allison
Our birding outings take place on accessible trails, making it easier for people of all mobility levels to enjoy the outdoors and discover the birds that call our region home.
Whether you're here for the joy of the moment or working on your life list (that’s birder-speak for the running tally of birds you’ve spotted), birding is a beautiful way to connect with nature and with others. Best of all, you’re rewarded with the colors, calls, and quiet wonder of feathered visitors, especially in spring and fall, when the skies are full of surprises.
If you have any questions or would like updates on upcoming activities, please use the contact form below.
BIRDING PROGRAMS
Registration is required. Space is limited.
SPRING 2026 BIRDING CALENDAR
Sat, April 11, 2026
Welcome Breakfast Picnic and Birding @ Riverwinds on the Delaware
9:00 AM- 11:30 AM
Let’s kick off the season and welcome new and former participants, family, and friends at the Riverwinds Kayak Launch. We will bring coffee, bagels, and other healthy goodies. Please dress warmly, it will likely be chilly on the Delaware. This is a great opportunity to introduce new friends to our group and scope out feathered friends.
ADDRESS: Riverwinds Community Center @ Riverwinds Restaurant & Kayak Launch
100 Riverwinds Dr, West Deptford, NJ 08086
DIRECTIONS: Keeping the community Center to your left, drive by the large building, staying on Riverwinds Drive until you reach a large parking lot right on the Delaware River.
TERRAIN: There is a concrete area along the Delaware River where the kayak launch is and a horseshoe-shaped parking lot in front of the restaurant with a picnic table. There is also a paved macadam trail, 5 feet wide, that takes you into a wooded area and along the perimeter of the property. There are some benches along the path for resting.
PARKING: There is accessible parking in the horseshoe lot and around the front area of the restaurant with access aisles. There are limited curb cuts, so please be careful finding your way to the launch.
RESTROOMS: There are accessible restrooms inside the restaurant as well as in the Community Center, about ¼ of a mile from the launch.
EQUIPMENT: You’re welcome to bring your own binoculars; we will have some available to borrow, or you can bird by ear. Please consider water, hat, sunscreen and/or sunglasses. We will be bringing some stationary spotting scopes and an IPAD to enlarge our view.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ Norristown Farm Park
9:00 AM- 11:30 AM
ADDRESS: Norristown Farm Park, West Germantown Pike and Barley Sheaf Drive, 2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, PA 19403
DIRECTIONS: Entering from Germantown Pike follow the Upper Farm Road past the Getty Cottage and Barn, pass the Dairy Barn and continue to Parking Lot #4 where the Blue colored trail is marked on the map and the High Arch Bridge. We will meet in the parking lot.
TERRAIN: Lots of paved accessible paths, shaded and with sun exposure. There are a few steeper grades in a few spots along the trails, there some benches throughout the park, but not very consistent.
PARKING: There are plenty of accessible parking spaces in Parking Lot #4 and we can protect van spots by facing accessible van doors towards each other.
RESTROOMS: There are accessible bathrooms, but this is a state park, manage your expectations. (You may want to bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer.)
MAP: Farm Park Map.pdf
Saturday May 2- Little Sit with Birding Partners @ Borsky Park
(Rain Date Saturday 5/9)
8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
ADDRESS: Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park, 3150 Orthodox St. Philadelphia, PA 19137
DIRECTIONS: More details to follow, but this will be a large gathering, so we should be able to spot each other
TERRAIN: This will be a stationary birding event; people can bring lawn chairs, mobility devices, and blankets. A good opportunity to let the birds come to us. There are crushed, compacted gravel paths and flat mowed grass, as well as a shaded pavilion.
PARKING: There is a parking lot at the corner of Orthodox Street and Delaware Avenue with accessible parking.
RESTROOMS: There are restrooms on site with an additional one rented Accessible Porto-Pottie.
Sunday, May 3- Cinco de Mayo (Birding at event)
9:00 AM- 11:30 AM
There will be lots of people here for the Cinco De Mayo PCAS Fundraiser. It’s a great time to see and hear lots of birds as well as to meet other PCAS members.
ADDRESS: Chester Country Bike Trail, 220 Valley Creek Blvd. Exton, PA 19341
DIRECTIONS: Details for the event will be sent in an email while planning committee finalizes details
TERRAIN: There is a flat paved trail for birding near the wetlands area and where the tents and vendors will be set up.
PARKING: There is parking available near the soccer fields, and an entrance from the office buildings and a short walk to the trailhead.
RESTROOMS: There are accessible restrooms on site close to the start of the bike event.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Bird Banding @ Willistown Conservation Trust
7:45 AM (Space is Limited)
ADDRESS: Rushton Conservation Center 915 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
TERRAIN: There is mowed grass and an accessible porch behind the conservation center. This will be a stationary event. The staff will bring some of the birds up to the back of the Conservation center to be banded, where the group can see the process.
PARKING: There is a parking lot with 2-3 designated accessible parking spots, but because of the early morning time, we can make sure there is enough space for participants and nobody gets parked in.
RESTROOMS: Accessible restrooms are available inside the conservation center.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 @ Duke Farms
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
ADDRESS: Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway, West Hillsborough, NJ 08844
DIRECTIONS: The main entrance is off of NJ-32 North. Use Google Maps with the address above.
TERRAIN: The majority of trails (over 15 miles in total) are flat, paved, and more than 36 inches in width. Trails leading through meadows and certain wooded areas, such as Research Woods, are not paved but instead consist of grass, gravel, or crushed red or blue stone; additionally, they may be uneven and/or less than 36 inches wide.
PARKING: Accessible parking spots are available.
RESTROOMS: There are accessible restrooms located inside the Farm Barn orientation center
Sunday May 31, 2026: Laurel Hill East Cemetery
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ADDRESS: Laurel Hill Cemetary 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
DIRECTIONS and PARKING: There are minimal accessible spots inside the cemetery gates, and street parking is available on Ridge Avenue. Please be careful crossing the street.
TERRAIN: There are paved paths throughout the cemetery, but some have pothotes and cracks. There are some steeper parts to the cemetery because it is on a hillside overlooking the Schuylkill. We will do our best to have volunteers available for anyone who needs some extra assistance.
RESTROOMS: There are 3 accessible restrooms at the front entrance that will be open and available.
