Spring Birds in Swarthmore’s Crum Woods
Many warblers, vireos, and orioles spend the winter well south of Pennsylvania but by early May, we’re likely to hear and see them again. Join leaders Dave Eberly and Bob Scott for a spring bird walk through the 202-acre Crum Woods in Swarthmore, one of the last largely forested areas in Delaware County and one which offers crucial habitat for migrating birds. Birds we may experience include the Baltimore Oriole, Wood Thrush, Warbling Vireo, Chimney Swift, Eastern Kingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Northern Flicker, Red-shouldered Hawk, Belted Kingfisher, and Common Yellowthroat.
All levels of birding experience are welcome, and children are most welcome if accompanied by an adult. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for rutted, hilly trails and bring binoculars if you have them. If you have extra binoculars you would be willing to lend to another participant, please bring them as well. No registration or payment is required to attend. Heavy rain cancels the walk.
Meet at 7:45 am at the Swarthmore train station at 2 S. Chester Rd (Route 320), Swarthmore. The walk will begin at 8:00 am and last about two hours. Please note that there is no restroom available at the Crum Woods.
This outing is co-sponsored by the Swarthmore Bird Town Working Group and the Valley Forge Audubon Society. For more information, email advocacy@valleyforgeaudubon.org. Hope you can join us!
To find us: We will meet at the Swarthmore train station at 2 S. Chester Rd (Route 320). There is a large parking lot off Chester Road just to the north of the underpass (GPS: WM32+62) as well as free and paid street parking around the train station.
