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.
Entertainment for Bird Lovers Tonight!
Don't miss the rare moment of fame for birds and birders tonight at 9pm as HBO premiers Jeffrey Kimball's new...
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Purple Martin Majesty
Last week we banded 713 baby Purple Martins, a member of the swallow family, at The Glenn Mills School, compared...
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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!
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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!
So much to report, and so little time! The banding highlights from last week include many Northern Waterthrush, Magnolia Warblers,...
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Warblers, Thrushes, and Orioles, Oh My!
We were rained out of the banding station every day this week until Thursday, but it was worth the...
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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
The natural world is filled with romance, beauty and enchantment, and every day seems to be Valentine's Day outside if you...
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Valentine’s Day Fun: What Men Can Learn from Avian Romance
The natural world is filled with romance, beauty and enchantment, and every day seems to be Valentine's Day outside if you...
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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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A Little Inspiration and Hope for the New Year
The inspiration: This lovely video from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, capturing the joy of birds and the natural world....
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Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Nature Lover on Your List!
Christmas is quickly creeping up on us, and if you're like me, you're not finished shopping for everyone on your...
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Giving Thanks for the Owls of 2011
Our banding station is officially closed for the year (both songbirds and owls), which means it's time for us banders...
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