An Introduction to Birding

Birding, or bird watching, is a fun activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and is one of today’s fastest growing recreational hobbies. If you’ve had a passing interest in birds but don’t know how, when, or where to start your birding journey, this program is for you.

During this indoor program we will explore the basics of birding: where to go, when to go, what equipment is useful, what to look for, how to make identifications, and codes of conduct to follow when in the field. Then we will venture outside to practice what we just learned. Please bring binoculars if you have them (we will help you get them adjusted properly) and dress appropriately for spending time outside. Coventry Woods is a beautiful park and an ideal setting for this program as there have been 171 species of birds recorded here to date.

Birding is for all ages (so please bring the children!) and all abilities so if you have been thinking about beginning to “bird” come and let us help get you started.

A restroom is available on site.

This free program is being held in celebration of North Coventry Township's recent designation as a Pennsylvania Bird Town. It will be presented by Valley Forge Audubon Society (VFAS) volunteers and North Coventry Township residents Patty & John Werth, who lead outings and present educational programs for VFAS. Patty also serves on the VFAS Board of Directors. John is on North Coventry Township's Bird Town Steering Committee. Both are passionate about birds and love sharing that passion with others through education and in-person experiences.

GPS coordinates: 677R+F5R Stowe