Family & Beginner Bird Walk at the Whitehall Parkway March 29th

The Lehigh valley Audubon society Youth Committee invites families and beginner birders to celebrate the start of spring with a guided walk at the Whitehall Parkway!

Saturday, March 29, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

Tree Swallow. Photo: Skyler Ewing

enjoy a two-hour bird walk through mixed habitats along the Ironton Rail Trail and Coplay Creek.

We hope to see a variety of bird species, including some early spring migrants.

meet at 9:00 am at the Whitehall Parkway’s main parking lot along S. Church St.

Map showing meeting location at Whitehall Parkway Parking Lot

This program is free and open to birders of all experience levels.

A limited number of loaner binoculars will be available for those who need them.

Contact trip leader, Chad Schwartz, at youth@lvaudubon.org , if you have any questions.

Let us know you’re coming &/or invite others through our Meetup, Mobilize, Facebook or Instagram.

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Learn Birding at Leaser Lake March 22nd

Join Lehigh Valley Audubon Society’s early spring bird walk at beautiful Leaser Lake to see and learn to identify a variety of waterfowl and passerines.

Saturday, March 22, 2025
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

Meet at the parking lot for the north boat launch.

RSVP through Meetup or Mobilize

Contact Leader with questions: Frank Dickman (484-695-3887)

Map showing meeting location at Leaser Lake North Ramp Parking Lot

Birding Trip to Round Valley and Spruce Run Recreation Areas, in NJ

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Join LVAS on a Field Trip to Round Valley Recreation Area, New Jersey's largest body of fresh water.

MEET AT 8:00 AM at the Park-n-Ride, Rte. 33 and William Penn Highway

RSVP through Meetup or Mobilize

Map of meeting area at William Penn Highway Park and Ride

Although we will observe all birds that we find, the focus of this trip will be waterfowl, which are some of our most beautiful birds.

Expect a nice variety of waterfowl to be at these locations.

This is a carpooling event.

If you would like to drive, please make sure that you have a full tank of gas in your car.

If you would rather ride, then be prepared to chip in for gas and tolls.

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Map showing field trip location at Round Valley Recreation Area, NJ

Engage in 2nd Season of 5 Year PA Bird Atlas 3

The Pennsylvania Bird Atlas needs volunteers and is hiring Seasonal Research Technicians

We hope that some of you helped to gather data for Season 1 of the 3rd Pennsylvania Bird Atlas (PBA3) and that more of you will help with the 2nd Season of this 5-year-long survey that will end February 2029.

Pennsylvania birders of all ages and skill levels began working together in early 2024 to map the breeding and status of bird species in the state. Read An Atlaser’s Guide to Season Two to plan your participation this year.

This project is supported by the PA Game Commission (PGC), headquartered at Hawk Mountain, and facilitated by Cornell Lab’s eBird online tools. The PGC initiated this project to update the information they need to prioritize conservation actions and to protect the birds of Pennsylvania.

Read the PA Bird Atlas 3 Volunteer Handbook to learn more about how to participate.

Findings will guide conservation for years to come.

In addition to volunteers, Pennsylvania Bird Atlas is hiring a team of seasonal point count technicians to conduct surveys throughout Pennsylvania during the summer of 2025.

Read all the job details and how to apply here.

April 18, 2025 is the Deadline to Apply to be a Paid Seasonal Research Technician for Pennsylvania Bird Atlas, but applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Employment Dates: May 19 – mid July 2025

Preference will be given to applicants with previous point count experience and eBird experience. Prior birding experience need not be through a paid position, but ability to identify birds of Pennsylvania by sight and sound required.

Join this all day LVAS Field Trip to Sandy Hook – Gateway National Recreation Area, NJ

Saturday, MARCH 1, 2025 (RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY DUE TO WEATHER)

MEET AT 7:45 AM at the Park-n-Ride, RT. 33 and William Penn Highway.

Join this all day Lehigh Valley Audubon Society Field Trip to Sandy Hook – Gateway National Recreation Area, NJ.

Dress warm, bring drink, snacks, and lunch. We will stop at a Wawa before entering the park, if you would rather purchase drink and food there.
Possible sightings include cool birds, and harbor seals.
Contact trip leader Mark Boyd with questions 610-657-9401 or use our Meetup or Mobilize to let us know you plan to attend.

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Photo of Semipalmated Plover - Sandy Hook NRA - Summer 2014 by Scott Burnet

Follow Lehigh Valley Audubon Society on Instagram!

We're excited to announce that Lehigh Valley Audubon Society is now on Instagram!

This new platform will help us connect with more individuals who share our passion for bird conservation, community engagement, and exploring the wonders of nature.

Follow us for announcements about upcoming events, as well as fun, informative, and engaging content about birds and nature! Plus, check out our Stories, where we'll highlight posts from fellow Audubon societies and organizations working in avian science.

Join us in making a difference — one post, one bird, and one conservation effort at a time! 

🌍 🍃 Celebrate Earth Day with us this Saturday, April 26! 🌱 🌎 Come visit our LVAS table from 12-4 at the Allentown Earth Day Fair at Cedar Creek Parkway (Cedar Beach) in Allentown (Rain date: Sunday, April 27). We’ll also be at the Arbor Fest in Easton from 1-5 in Lower Hackett Park, 1913 Wood Ave! Lots of fun activities and take-home items at both! In Allentown, our friends at PPL’s Community Roots program will be next to us and will have some free native plants to take home! In Easton, you’ll be able to take a walk through the micro-forest and food forest! #lvas #lehighvalleypa #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #earthday #cedarbeach #cedarbeachpark #birds #audubonsociety #allentownpa #pennsylvania

🌏 Today is Earth Day! 🌱 On this day, we want to recognize that individuals must come together to take action to protect our home. Community is such a strong tool, and if we work together, we can implement eco friendly measures into our daily lives. Please use today to spread informed messages and positivity! #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubon #earthday #allentownpa #lehighvalleypa #pennsylvania #nativeplants #nativebirds #audubonsociety

Join us for a bird walk at Martins Creek Nature Trail, which winds through field and riparian woodlands along the scenic Delaware River! Meet at the parking lot located along the Martins Creek Belvidere Highway about 0.3 miles before the Belvidere Bridge (coordinates 40.824961, -75.090994). Leader: Dave DeReamus (484-788-9280) - - #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #birds #allentownpa #lehighvalleypa #pennsylvania #martinscreekpa #birdwalk #birding

Join us on a bird walk at Louise Moore Park. This Northampton County park hosts a combination of habitats including meadows, old growth forests, native plantings, and stormwater management facilities which will attract a variety of birds.
Meet at the western parking lot for Louise Moore Park, located off Country Club Road (GPS coordinates 40.691970, -75.294496). Note that there are driveways for the Park on both sides of Country Club Road, we will be meeting in the parking lot on the west side of the road.
Leader: Jim Wilson (JWilson@norcopa.gov) - - #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #birds #allentownpa #lehighvalleypa #pennsylvania #louisemoorepark

How many times have you been frustrated because you saw a warbler near the top of a tree and got such a poor look at the head and wings that you couldn’t identify it?
But you probably got good views of the underside of the bird-—the throat, the breast, the belly, and especially, the undertail coverts and the tail.
Many birders concentrate on a warbler’s head pattern for identification. And it IS important in most cases. But many don’t realize that the tail area of warblers can be a big help with identifying them, as I will hope to show you during this program.
Please join us at the Wildlands Conservancy Education Building, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, As LVAS’s Dave DeReamus gets us ready for our Spring Birding Outings! - - #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #allentownpa #lehighvalleypa #pennsylvania #pa #birds #springmigration #warblers #wildlandsconservancy

Spring Migration is here!! ☀️ This event is crucial for our local birds, as they are now searching for food, mates, and proper nesting grounds. Keep en eye out for your season favorites, like the Eastern Phoebe pictured above! Comment what your favorite spring bird is!! 🌺 - - #lvas #lehighaudubonsociety #lehighvalley #allentown #allentownpa #pennsylvania #pa #birds #springmigration #easternphoebe

An increasing concern in bird conservation is bird collisions. Advocates for wildlife know that glass can be harmful towards our birds, especially during migration periods. As we move into Spring 🌺, we want to promote bird dotting and ask our supporters to learn more the harm glass can cause. Accounts with more information will be tagged! - graphic by Kyle from Upper Saucon 🦅 Instagram Accounts: @birdsafephilly @birdsafeguelph @birdsafepa @birdsafecampussummit #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #lehighvalleypa #pa #pennsylvania #birdsafeglass #birds #birdconservation

The LVAS Youth Committee invites families and beginner birders to celebrate the start of spring with a guided walk at the Whitehall Parkway! Saturday, March 29 (9:00-11:00 a.m.): Whitehall Parkway. Meet at the Parkway’s main parking lot along S. Church St. (see map: https://shorturl.at/gFiSR) and enjoy a two-hour bird walk through mixed habitats along the Ironton Rail Trail and Coplay Creek. We hope to see a variety of bird species, including some early spring migrants. This program is free and open to birders of all experience levels. A limited number of loaner binoculars will be available for those who need them. Contact trip leader, Chad Schwartz, at youth@lvaudubon.org if you have any questions. 📸: Skyler Ewing

Calling all bird lovers! 🦢✨ Join us for a morning of birdwatching at Round Valley Recreation Area, New Jersey’s largest freshwater lake. While we’ll be spotting all kinds of birds, we’re especially excited to see the stunning waterfowl that call this place home. Meet us at the park-n-ride on Rt. 33 & William Penn Hwy at 8:00 AM for a fun carpool adventure! 🚗💨 Gas up your car if you’re driving, and if you’re hopping in, don’t forget to pitch in for gas. Let’s make some birdwatching memories! - - #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubon #lehighvalleypa #pennsylvania #newjersey #birding #birds #waterfowl #audubonsociety

Join us to kick-off Spring 2025 by discovering some of the bee-utiful bees that are in our yards, gardens, and local wild places! Pennsylvania has as many species of bees as birds, but they’re easy to miss until you know what to look for! You’ll learn how and why bees gather pollen yet unwittingly pollinate plants in the process. And discover that some insects you think are bees are imitators. We’ll end with easy ways to support native bees. Karen authors Bugs for Birds for our Osprey newsletter. She’s an award-winning macro photographer, Certified Pollinator Steward, and is completing her qualifications as a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist. Register with the Meetup link in our bio! - - #birds #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubon #audubonsociety #bees #pennsylvania