Bird photography by Diane Allison

The birding program takes place on accessible trails so people with any mobility needs can enjoy the outdoors and learn more about birds in our area.

Whether you join us purely for fun or to add to your life list (a birding term for the running list that birders keep of all the different birds they see), bird watching is a great way to enjoy nature and to meet new friends. And best of all, you’ll be rewarded by the sights and sounds of beautiful and interesting feathered creatures, especially in the spring and fall.

You must register for any outing by submitting this form.

If you have questions, please use the contact form below to email Judy.

Registration is required. Space is limited.

Sunday, September 22

Day: September 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Location:
Morris Arboretum
100 E Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

INFO: Fall Little Sit In Partnership with In Color Birding, Feminist Birders of Philly, Philly Queer Birders, and Disability Pride Pennsylvania.

We will be holding court in the Wetlands (#26 on Map) just beyond the entrance. There is a steep uphill climb from the wetlands gravel parking lot to the main entrance into the arboretum parking, birders may want to use the restrooms before or after the Sit.

There are accessible restrooms just inside the Arboretum past the main entrance. There is no access to restrooms near the wetlands area.

PARKING: Please park in the gravel parking lot across from the wetlands, it's the first left after the Entrance Kiosk (#26 of Map). There is gravel and mowed grass with no benches and no seating option- BUT, This is the prime bird zone.  Getting dropped off? No worries, we can shuttle people.

There is a Septa stop close to Morris as well, please see website for more info.

Visit the Morris Arboretum Website for more information.

Saturday, October 5 

Day: October 5, 2024
Time: 9- 11:30 AM
Location:
John James Audubon at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Road
Audubon PA, 19403

INFO: There is a paved trail with a few steep spots, a bird blind and an indoor exhibit inside the building. There are accessible restrooms and plenty of parking. 

Visit the Audubon Website for more information.

 Sunday, October 27

Day: October 27, 2024
Time: 10 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Dixon Meadows
548 Flourtown Road
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

INFO: Birdability at Dixon Meadows. There is limited parking in the gravel driveway which will access the sidewalk down to the fully accessible, paved path through the meadow. Please make sure you register so we have the proper number to reserve parking spots.

There will be access to accessible restrooms on site.

Visit the Whitemarsh Foundation Website for more information.

 Sunday, november 3

Day: November 3, 2024
Time: 9 - 11:30 AM
Location:
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at tinnicum
8601 Lindbergh Blvd
Philadelphia PA 19153

INFO: There is a paved accessible trail that goes out to the boardwalk and into the wetlands area. There can be larger chunky gravel areas depending on rainwater management we will try to avoid. There are accessible parking spaces and restrooms.

Visit the Refuge Website for more information.

Saturday, January 11

Day: January 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:
Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
800 Great Creek Road,
Galloway NJ 08205

INFO: More details to come.

Saturday, february 8

Day: february 8, 2025
Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Location:
zoom meeting

INFO: Birding by Ear Let’s meet over zoom and learn some new skills of how to listen for bird calls, chips and alarms. We’ll also review the technology available to help you and how to recognize mimics in birds.