News, ideas, questions, and observations from Willistown Conservation Trust Staff as we use local conservation to make a broad impact.
Fall Banding Season Off to a Bright Start!
Black-throated Green Warbler. Photo By Mark Moore. Last week was the first official week of Rushton's fall 2012 public banding season. ...
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Autumn Colors Are Flying Our Way, and Fall Banding Will Soon Begin
Swamp Sparrow. Photo by Justin Thompson. Are you looking for a great spot to observe fall migration? Since habitat is...
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As Nesting Season Comes to a Close…
Banded male Indigo Bunting. Photo by Justin Thompson. Nesting season is over, and fall migration is very near. We...
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Entertainment for Bird Lovers Tonight!
Red-eyed Vireo. Photo by Blake Goll Don't miss the rare moment of fame for birds and birders tonight at 9pm...
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Purple Martin Majesty
Purple Martin chicks. Photo by Adrian Binns Last week we banded 713 baby Purple Martins, a member of the swallow...
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A Kentucky Warbler in the Net!
Ever since we heard a Kentucky Warbler singing in the woods, we were hoping that one would fly into the...
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Spring Migration Banding Is Done, Summer MAPS has Begun!
Prairie Warbler. Photo by Shawn Collins, an avid PA birder and photographer! Check out his flickr site for his impressive...
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Last Day of Spring Migration Banding Tomorrow
Come visit the Rushton banding station and see the birds tomorrow morning if you haven't already! We will be banding...
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Past Two Weeks at Rushton Have Been Booming with Birds!
Yellow Warbler (First ever for Rushton banding station). Photo by Brie Brigham So much to report, and so little time!...
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Warblers, Thrushes, and Orioles, Oh My!
Black and White Warbler. Photo by Brianna Brigham We were rained out of the banding station every day this...
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The Tide of Tweeters is Coming In
The vernal clock is ticking, the fervent winds from the South are rising, and I can almost hear the steady...
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Spring has Sprung…And So Have Our Mist Nets
That lovely green mist of ephemeral spring beauty has officially invigorated the land and awakened Mother Nature from her brief...
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Attracting Bluebirds to Your Backyard – Spots Left For Wednesday's Program!
Spring is in the air and bluebirds are checking out the real estate! The Trust is starting a nest box...
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Attracting Bluebirds to Your Backyard – Spots Left For Wednesday’s Program!
Spring is in the air and bluebirds are checking out the real estate! The Trust is starting a nest box...
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Reminder to PA Young Birders- Change of dates
Greetings Jr. Birders! I just wanted to remind you that since this is a holiday weekend and many little birders...
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Valentine's Day Fun: What Men Can Learn from Avian Romance
Male Hooded Merganser displaying (by http://www.flickr.com/photos/newfoundlander61/) The natural world is filled with romance, beauty and enchantment, and every day seems to...
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Valentine’s Day Fun: What Men Can Learn from Avian Romance
Male Hooded Merganser displaying (by http://www.flickr.com/photos/newfoundlander61/) The natural world is filled with romance, beauty and enchantment, and every day seems to...
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Yellow Diamonds in Snow
We arrived in Cumberland County last Saturday just after 2 pm. The sky was overcast but the sun still managed...
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Willistown Winter Family Bird Walk Tomorrow Morning
Please join us tomorrow morning (January 28) from 8- 11am at Rushton Woods Preserve for some wonderful winter birding! ...
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Another Chance to See a Snowy Owl!
Hi Folks! Just a quick, timely update on the status of the Snowy Owls I spoke of in previous posts......
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