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! 

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

Celebrating World Wildlife Day with a special shoutout to our feathered friends 🦜✨ Let’s protect and preserve the beautiful birds that grace our skies. Thanks to organizations like the Audubon Society, we’re working together to ensure a future where birds thrive. 🌍💚 #worldwildlifeday #birdsoftheworld #audubonsociety #conservationinaction #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #pennsylvania #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety

Enjoy an early spring bird walk at the beautiful Leaser Lake for a variety of waterfowl and passerines. Meet at the parking lot for the north boat launch. We look forward to seeing you there! Leader: Frank Dickman (484-695-3887) - - #lehighvalleypa #allentownpennsylvania #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #audubonsociety #leaserlake #birds #birdwatching

Now is a great opportunity to finish up some winter projects and get ready for nicer weather and some great birding. If you are thinking about adding a bluebird box to your property, now is a great time to get it installed. Birds are slowly moving around and starting to inspect locations for nests this season. If you have nest boxes up already, now is the time to get them cleaned out and ready for the next generation of bluebirds! No need to add material, simply remove any old nesting material or caches that rodents may have left for winter. - - #lehighvalleypa #lehighvalley #pa #pennsylvania #allentownpa #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #birds #easternbluebirds #spring

Meet at the Park-n-Ride, RT. 33 and William Penn Highway, at 7:45 AM. This is an all day event! 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. Carpooling is required. If you are able and willing to drive please have a tank full of gas. If you would rather ride, then be prepared to chip in for gas and tolls. Contact trip leader Mark Boyd with questions 610-657-9401. - - #lehighvalleypa #lehighvalleyaudubon #birds #newjersey #audubonsociety #lvas #pennsylvania

(Second post) What a successful Great Backyard Bird Count! It was a pleasure to have folks join us and count out local birds, whether on a guided walk or from the window feeders. If you weren’t able to join us this time, please consider joining us next year! Keep an eye out for future events! Shout out to Brandon for bringing the red tail hawk out to say hi! - - #birds #lehighvalley #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #audubonsociety #allentownpa #pennsylvania #wildlandsconservancy