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News, ideas, questions, and observations from the Trust’s Staff as we use local conservation to make a broad impact. To filter the blog posts, click on the category label above a post’s title of the topic you are interested in. I.e. “birds”, “native plants”, etc.

Bird Conservation Bird ecology Birds migration

First Birds Nanotagged at Rushton Woods Detected by Chesapeake Bay Motus Tower

Bird Conservation Team – October 14, 2019 –

Conservation Native Plants Nature Stewardship Watershed

Variety is the Essence of Life

Stewardship Team – October 7, 2019 –

Bird Conservation Bird ecology Birds Conservation migration

Using Motus and Rushton to Study the Wood Thrush

Bird Conservation Team – October 2, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation Bird ecology Birds Conservation Land Protection Nature

Shocking Report Illustrates the Importance of Land Protection

Bonnie Van Alen – September 20, 2019 –

Conservation Native Plants Nature Stewardship Watershed

Riparian Buffer Planting – Step 3. Preserve

Stewardship Team – September 20, 2019 –

Conservation Native Plants Nature Stewardship Watershed

Riparian Buffer Planting – Step 2. Plant

Stewardship Team – September 18, 2019 –

Conservation Native Plants Stewardship Watershed

Riparian Buffer Planting – Step 1. Prepare

Stewardship Team – September 16, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Events migration

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Blake Goll – September 13, 2019 –

Conservation Native Plants Stewardship Watershed

Why Riparian Buffers are So Important & How You Can Help Them

Stewardship Team – September 13, 2019 –

agroecology Farm Volunteers

The Farm Crew

Fred De Long – September 5, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation migration

Southbound

Blake Goll – September 2, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation Bird ecology Bird Events Birds

Getting the Band Back Together

Bird Conservation Team – August 29, 2019 –

Conservation Land Protection

What is a Conservation Easement?

Erik Hetzel – August 27, 2019 –

agroecology Farm

Food and Feathers

Fred De Long – August 20, 2019 –

Interns, Co-Ops Stewardship

Meet Laryssa Terleckyj, our Stewardship Intern

Steve Ryan – July 30, 2019 –

Conservation Nature Stewardship Watershed

You Have Options

Watershed Protection Team – July 23, 2019 –

Farm Sustainable Agriculture

Water, water everywhere and lots and lots to drink

Fred De Long – July 19, 2019 –

Conservation Nature Stewardship Watershed

Choose to refuse single-use coffee cups

Watershed Protection Team – July 16, 2019 –

Farm Sustainable Agriculture

Meet Henry’s Garden

Fred De Long – July 16, 2019 –

Conservation Farm Nature Rushton Conservation Center Watershed

BYOB – Bring your own BAG

Watershed Protection Team – July 9, 2019 –

Bird Banding Bird Conservation MAPS

Our Woodland Bird Nursery + Highlights from Spring Migration

Blake Goll – July 2, 2016 –

Two weeks ago the Strawberry Moon rose within the Cusp of Magic. In times past this full moon was so named because...

Bird banding, Common milkweed, Gray Catbird, MAPS banding, migration, native tree, stopover ecology

Amphibian conservation Bird ecology Phenology

Spectacular Spring Secrets

Blake Goll – March 24, 2016 – 2 Replies –

The beauty of a cloudy spring day seems to stand out against the sunshine-filled days. Calming gray skies provide depth...

American Woodcock, amphibians, Conservation, spotted salamander, spring peeper, vernal pool, wood frog

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Happy New Year!

Blake Goll – December 31, 2015 –

Bottoms up! Here's to the things done and left undone in 2015, the birds that were seen and those that...

White eyed Vireo, Winter Wren

Bird Banding Bird Events Uncategorized

Songbird Banding Station Annual Open House Tomorrow + A Foreign Passerine & Rushton in the Press!

Communications Team – September 18, 2015 –

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American Redstart, Bird banding, Connecticut Warbler, fall migration

Bird Banding Uncategorized

Rushton Has Birdiest Summer in Five Years! + Making Sense of Migratory Connectivity

Communications Team – August 15, 2015 – 2 Replies –

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Bird banding, cowbirds, GPS tag, Gray Catbird, Gray-cheeked Thrush, MAPS banding, migratory connectivity, wildlife tracking technology

Bird Banding

Spring Songbird Banding Open House May 16th!

Communications Team – May 6, 2015 –

Did you know that beauties like the stunning warbler pictured above might be gracing your backyard this spring on their...

Bird banding, Blue-gray gnatcatcher, Blue-winged warbler, Oriole, snowdrops

Bird Banding Owls Uncategorized

Warm Reflections From 2014 to Fight the February Freeze

Communications Team – February 12, 2015 – 4 Replies –

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Agroecology, Bird banding, birding, chimney swift, chimney swift tower, Monarch butterfly, native wildflowers, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Rushton Farm, tomato hornworm

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Blue Feathers, Red Berries and Bright Tidings for the New Year!

Communications Team – January 3, 2015 – 1 Reply –

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Black-capped chickadee, Eastern bluebird, nature quotes, Snow geese, winterberry

Bird Banding

Happy Owl-o-Ween!

Communications Team – October 31, 2014 – 1 Reply –

The enchanting little fuzzy phantoms that are now visiting Rushton Woods in thrilling numbers wish you a very Happy Owl-o-Ween! They...

Bird banding, junior birders, Northern Saw-whet Owl

Bird Banding

The Spirit of Autumn

Communications Team – October 16, 2014 –

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Bird banding, fall migration, Goldfinch, habitat, native wildflower meadow, stopover ecology

Bird Banding

Get Your Fill of Fall Feathers!

Communications Team – September 10, 2014 –

It's that time of year again folks! The goldenrod at Rushton is ablaze, which means that fall migration songbird banding is...

Bay breasted warbler, Bird banding, migration, Yellow-throated vireo

Uncategorized

Come Enjoy the Peak of our Wondrous Wildflower Meadow

Communications Team – July 28, 2014 –

Wildflower Wonders and Watercolor WCT headquarters, 925 Providence Rd, Newtown Square Wednesday, July 30 from 9:30am-11:30am Native wildflowers (like the...

native wildflowers, pollinators, wildflower meadow

Bird Events

Meet Olivia Bouler, an Exceptional Young Artist/Author this Saturday

Communications Team – February 18, 2014 –

Young Birders and their families are invited to: Meet Artist/Author Olivia Bouler Saturday February 22 from 9-11 am WCT Headquarters...

Bird Events Uncategorized

Participate in the Global Great Backyard Bird Count this Sunday!

Communications Team – February 12, 2014 –

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Carolina Wren, Great Backyard Bird Count, Horned Grebe, Snowy Owl, winter birding

Bird Banding Bird Events Uncategorized

Bird Boxes: Windows into the Lives of Birds, the Mysteries of Nature and the Joy of Conservation

Communications Team – January 10, 2014 – 1 Reply –

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backyard habitat, Bird boxes, Bluebird

Owls Uncategorized

Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Nature Lover on Your List!

Communications Team – December 20, 2013 –

Christmas is quickly creeping up on us, and if you're like me, you're not finished shopping for everyone on your...

Bird books, christmas ideas, field guides, Nature books

Bird Events Owls Uncategorized

Historic Snowy Owl Invasion Hits a Willistown Backyard

Communications Team – December 6, 2013 – 3 Replies –

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birding, duck hunt, Snowy Owl, snowy owl 2013 invasion, Willistown Conservation Trust

Bird Banding

Last Week of Songbirds

Communications Team – November 4, 2013 –

Well it has been a stupendous fall with the catch totaling about 1500 birds of almost 60 species when it's...

Bird banding, fox sparrow, Rushton Farm

Bird Banding Bird Events

Songbird Banding Open House Tomorrow Morning!

Communications Team – September 20, 2013 –

In case the little birdie hasn't told you yet... Rushton Banding station will be open to visitors and families of...

Bird banding, Connecticut Warbler, fall migration, Rushton Farm

Bird Banding Uncategorized

Rushton Bird Banding Station is Officially Open For “Birdness”

Communications Team – September 12, 2013 – 1 Reply –

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Bird banding, fall migration

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