Songbird Migration at Ridley Creek SP

Join us for what should be a very bird-filled walk during the beginning of peak songbird migration.

Ridley Creek State Park is one of the premiere places to bird in Delaware County year-round, but especially during migration when many songbirds find refuge here on their way to their respective breeding grounds. We will walk the earthen trails under the forest canopy and search for many bird species including several warblers that breed here such as Yellow-throated Warbler, American Redstart, Hooded Warbler, and Common Yellowthroat. Other target species include Scarlet Tanager and Baltimore Oriole. We will also listen and try to identify what birds are singing around us.

All ages and experience levels are welcome. This outing will last about two hours on trails that can be rocky and muddy, so proper outdoor footwear is recommended. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Bathrooms are available on-site.

Photo credit: Scarlet Tanager, taken by Kayann Cassidy

How to find us: Enter the park from Gradyville Road. Once in the park, follow the signs to the park office, which is Hunting Hill Mansion, and meet in the upper parking lot. If using GPS, enter these coordinates to take you directly to the meeting location: +39.95076, -75.45191