Fall Migration Birding at Fischer’s Park

Fischer’s Park in the fall is not only lazy and lovely, but it can also be an important stop-off point for migrating birds who visit the Towamencin Creek there, as well as its fields and woods.  Last fall at least eight different warbler species, a favorite sighting at this time of year, were identified in the mid-September to early October timeframe.  The fun included black-and-white, Cape May, and blackpoll warblers, northern parula, and black-throated blue warblers as well as other migrants, and year-round residents such as eagles, red-tailed hawks, bluebirds and great blue herons.

Come join Towamencin resident and regular Fischer’s Park birder Andrew Dolan (he knows all the extra-good spots!) and other VFAS volunteer guides for a relaxed 1-2 mile exploration searching for this year’s surprises.  The route includes mostly-flat paved and natural path areas, with a few areas of slight incline.  All experience levels, abilities, and ages are very welcome, absolutely including children if accompanied by an adult.  Please bring binoculars if you have them.  We will be out for about 2 hours or so depending upon what birds are active and where, with an easy loop back to the large parking lot if you need to leave earlier.

Accessible restrooms are available on site.