Birds and Beyond: Nature Meets Agriculture at Lundale Farm

Wild birds and farming - they certainly go together at Lundale Farm! On our monthly field trip in August we were thrilled to discover a flock of Bobolinks using the farm's fallow fields. Bobolinks have suffered a population loss of more than 50% in the past 50 years due primarily to habitat loss - but they found the habitat they need to rest and refuel for their long migration to South America at Lundale Farm.

The community of regenerative farmers at Lundale Farm work 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. 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

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.

Photo: Bobolink, taken by Cheryl Taylor during the August 2025 field trip to Lundale Farm.