Birds and Beyond: Nature Meets Agriculture at Lundale Farm

Wild birds and farming - can they peacefully coexist? As we've seen during our other monthly field trips to Lundale Farm this year, the answer is a resounding yes!

During last month's outing we discovered three new species of birds not previously observed at Lundale: Acadian Flycatcher, Chestnut-sided Warbler, and most exciting of all, a male/female pair of Blue Grosbeaks! With breeding season underway, some young birds had already fledged and were being fed by their parents, while some other birds were just beginning to nest. What will we see in July?

Lundale Farm is a community of regenerative farmers working to enhance the ecology, health, and diversity of the land. Because the farm is sustainably managed, it not only provides fresh local food for consumers but also provides excellent habitat in which birds can thrive. In addition, the Lundale community has been proactive in providing human-made nesting boxes for birds such as American Kestrels, Barn Owls, Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows, and - if you count the silo - Common Ravens.

Join us for this birding outing where we can learn more about Lundale Farm and the "old-is-new" techniques that are utilized to ensure that the farmlands remain productive for birds and people alike.

Our trip will cover 1-2 miles along the gravel farm road. Please bring binoculars if you have them and wear sturdy shoes. Beginners and children (accompanied by an adult) are always welcome at Valley Forge Audubon Society events.

A portable toilet is available on site.

Please note that Lundale Farm is private property and access is by permission only or for special events such as this one.
For more information, visit Home - Lundale Farm.

Leader: Kayann Cassidy

Photo: Adult and juvenile Brown Thrasher, taken by Kayann Cassidy during the June field trip to Lundale Farm.