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Stop in and we’ll help you to pick the right bird-feeding set up for your backyard including feeders that deter squirrels, suet cakes that make woodpeckers happy, and our very own Beechwood Blend Birdseed, formulated for the birds in our area.
Read All About It: Fall/Winter Bulletin
In this edition you will find information on where to find waterfowl in winter, why wetlands are important, upcoming programs & events, ASWP news, and much more!
Holiday Eco-Markets
Shop gifts for all ages while supporting local artists! Different vendors will be available each day. This event takes place at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 from 10am-4pm.
Creatures of the Night
Join us for an outdoor, non-scary Halloween trek and meet nocturnal animal characters who tell you their story beneath the moonlight!
October 16, 17, 23, & 24
6:30, 7:00, or 7:30 Start Time
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
RESERVES AND NATURE PARKS
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, Buffalo Creek Nature Park, Succop Nature Park, and Todd Nature Reserve
Our reserves and parks are special places for nature exploration. Visit them all!
Birds & Nature
8 Bird Species Are Showing up More Often for Winter in the Pittsburgh Area
8 Bird Species Are Showing up More Often for Winter in the Pittsburgh Area
Birds & Nature FAQ
Birds & Nature FAQ
Tips for “baby bird” season
Tips for “baby bird” season
Renzie’s New Addition Has a Bird’s Eye View
Renzie’s New Addition Has a Bird’s Eye View
eBird
eBird
Bird Superstitions
Bird Superstitions
Become a Bird Town
Become a Bird Town
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🦇🦉Join us for a family-friendly Halloween program at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Fridays and Saturdays: October 16 & 17, 23 & 24 (6:30pm, 7:00pm, or 7:30pm start time) 🔥Delight in our annual autumn experience as fireflies guide you on our trails to encounter larger-than-life costumed nocturnal creatures. Hear stories from a Great Horned Owl, observe the acrobatics of the Flying Squirrel, go batty with Little Brown Bat, and meet a real-live creature of the night! Come in costume for twice the fun. 🍁🍁This event takes place outdoors, even if it’s raining. Registration required. $10 member, $15 nonmember, under 2 is free. Follow Calendar link for registration: https://aswp.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/event-calendar?m
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A free bird walk Saturday, October 10th from 9am-11am. Registration is limited. Come explore and discover the birds of Girty's Woods, a 155-acre reserve started in 2021, by Allegheny Land Trust. A grass-roots local fundraising campaign was started in 2020, with over 650 individuals and local businesses contributing to preserve the land between Reserve, Millvale and Shaler Township. According to eBird, 119 species of birds have been spotted here. There are 3 miles of informal trail. Expect to walk for 1-2 miles and wear appropriate hiking footwear for uneven terrain. Bring your own binoculars, or borrow a pair from your guide, Dan Mendenhall. As always, be aware that ticks may be present and be sure to wear protective clothing, tuck your shirt into your pants and pants into long socks, wear tick repellent, shower after the walk, and do a tick check. Registration is required: https://aswp.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F60077 Special parking has been granted by Allegheny Land Trust for this event, so registrants should expect information via email on October 7th. 📸 Yellow-rumped Warbler, D. Mendenhall
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What a fun time Chimney Swift watching @costarbrewing last night! Thank you Etna for hosting and great to see so many new faces. Our “official” count was about 130 swifts. If you missed out last night, visit Dominic and CoStar Brewing this weekend before the Chimney Swifts leave us for the season or look at chimneys in your area as the sun starts to set and do your own count. What are some areas in western Pennsylvania that you enjoy watching swifts roost as they migrate? 📸 C Mendenhall
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