Birds and Beyond: Nature Meets Agriculture at Lundale Farm

Wild birds and farming - they certainly go together at Lundale Farm! During our monthly birding trips here in 2025 we have already logged 84 different species of birds. July's field trip yielded nesting bluebirds in some of the newly-installed nestboxes, young phoebes and song sparrows being fed, gorgeous indigo buntings, and two ravens playing on the wing - as well as 37 other species. What will we find in August?

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 and sun protection. 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: Indigo Bunting, taken by Kayann Cassidy during the July 2025 field trip to Lundale Farm.

Directions: Look for the Lundale Farm sign on the west side of Route 100 near the bridge over French Creek (GPS coordinates: 587G+FR). If you are driving north on Rte 100, look for the driveway just beyond the large yellow 'right curve' sign. If you are driving south on Rte 100, the driveway is 0.35 miles south of Pughtown Rd.