John Heinz Bird Sanctuary, Philadelphia (1 Viewer)

[Evan Atkinson]

Hey all, I'm going over to the USA a few days after Christmas to see my dad's girlfriend's parents, and whilst I was looking around for places to go, I came across John Heinz Bird Sacntuary. I've seen that there is a website which documents all of the birds seen there in a day, and some of them there are really exciting things for me to try and spot, such as the Belted Kingfisher and some of the woodpeckers and hawks that are there. Has anyone ever been here before? If you have been, how did it go? Cheers.

Ev

 

[Jeff Hopkins]

Hey all, I'm going over to the USA a few days after Christmas to see my dad's girlfriend's parents, and whilst I was looking around for places to go, I came across John Heinz Bird Sanctuary. I've seen that there is a website which documents all of the birds seen there in a day, and some of them there are really exciting things for me to try and spot, such as the Belted Kingfisher and some of the woodpeckers and hawks that are there. Has anyone ever been here before? If you have been, how did it go? Cheers.

Ev

I live about an hour from there. I don't go that often, but there's a great variety there at any one time. But bear in mind that it gets a lot of non-nature foot traffic; joggers, walkers, etc. It's also very close to the airport and the motorway, so it's not a quiet place.

But it's very well birded. You should check out eBird. You can get a better idea what's currently being seen.

 

[dantheman]

Hey all, I'm going over to the USA a few days after Christmas to see my dad's girlfriend's parents, and whilst I was looking around for places to go, I came across John Heinz Bird Sacntuary. I've seen that there is a website which documents all of the birds seen there in a day, and some of them there are really exciting things for me to try and spot, such as the Belted Kingfisher and some of the woodpeckers and hawks that are there. Has anyone ever been here before? If you have been, how did it go? Cheers.

Ev

Thought the name ran a bell - turns out I've been there, see post #15 below

Trip Report; N. Eastern USA, 7th- 21st April 2008.

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[stuartvine]

Hey all, I'm going over to the USA a few days after Christmas to see my dad's girlfriend's parents, and whilst I was looking around for places to go, I came across John Heinz Bird Sacntuary. I've seen that there is a website which documents all of the birds seen there in a day, and some of them there are really exciting things for me to try and spot, such as the Belted Kingfisher and some of the woodpeckers and hawks that are there. Has anyone ever been here before? If you have been, how did it go? Cheers.

Ev

It's well worth going to. You can even get the train to Eastwick (Airport line) and walk to the entrance. Some good birds (inc. Bald Eagle) friendly Rangers and a few mammals.