Rushton Farm & Rushton Woods Preserve
911 Delchester Road
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073
United States
Every Thursday August 29 – October 24 | 7:00 - 10:00 am
Rushton Farm & Rushton Woods Preserve:
911 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Park in areas A, B, or C and follow the walking path to the Bird Banding Station! *Map will be included in your registration Reciept*
Banding is the primary tool for studying bird populations today. Since 2009, thousands of birds have been documented by our banding team at Rushton Woods Preserve, revealing a vibrant, thriving population of birds that use our open spaces. During fall migration, you can observe the
bird banding process on select Thursdays that are open to the public. You will get a chance to see and learn about the many species that stop over at Rushton Woods Preserve during their migration as well as birds that breed or overwinter here. In addition, our field staff will educate
visitors about the science of bird migration and the importance of land conservation for migratory birds.
Registration is Required!
Due to popularity and limited space of this experience, we do request that you please only register for 3 dates per season to allow everyone a chance to observe our banders at work.
Please note the following:
- Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be cancelled at any time with limited notice due to any one or more of the following weather factors: heavy rain before a banding date, rain on a banding date, high winds, extreme temperatures. Please check your email leading up to the event.
- The banding station is entirely outdoors and you may have to walk through wet grass or mud to reach the station; please dress appropriately.
- Photography is permitted. Any images shared via social media must include the phrase:
("All birds were handled and banded for research purposes under state and federal permits.")
- Video is prohibited
- Please stay within the designated viewing area for the safety of our staff and visitors, and do not attempt to take any bird out of a net.
Every Thursday August 29 – October 24 | 7:00 - 10:00 am
Rushton Farm & Rushton Woods Preserve:
911 Delchester Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Park in areas A, B, or C and follow the walking path to the Bird Banding Station! *Map will be included in your registration Reciept*
Banding is the primary tool for studying bird populations today. Since 2009, thousands of birds have been documented by our banding team at Rushton Woods Preserve, revealing a vibrant, thriving population of birds that use our open spaces. During fall migration, you can observe the
bird banding process on select Thursdays that are open to the public. You will get a chance to see and learn about the many species that stop over at Rushton Woods Preserve during their migration as well as birds that breed or overwinter here. In addition, our field staff will educate
visitors about the science of bird migration and the importance of land conservation for migratory birds.
Registration is Required!
Due to popularity and limited space of this experience, we do request that you please only register for 3 dates per season to allow everyone a chance to observe our banders at work.
Please note the following:
- Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be cancelled at any time with limited notice due to any one or more of the following weather factors: heavy rain before a banding date, rain on a banding date, high winds, extreme temperatures. Please check your email leading up to the event.
- The banding station is entirely outdoors and you may have to walk through wet grass or mud to reach the station; please dress appropriately.
- Photography is permitted. Any images shared via social media must include the phrase:
("All birds were handled and banded for research purposes under state and federal permits.")
- Video is prohibited
- Please stay within the designated viewing area for the safety of our staff and visitors, and do not attempt to take any bird out of a net.
Getting There
Rushton Farm & Rushton Woods Preserve
911 Delchester Road
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073
United States
To read more about bird banding click here or watch our video here!
Photography Policy:
Attendance throughout the programs and events with Willistown Conservation Trust gives consent to be photographed for use in print and electronic media.
Please notify Willistown Conservation Trust staff if you would prefer that your photo not be used for various multimedia or publications.
IF WILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST (WCT) CANCELS AN EVENT
WCT may cancel events due to inclement weather or low registration. If an event is canceled, we will notify you of the rescheduled event date, and you will receive a full refund.
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO AN EVENT : If your cancellation is at least 72 hours in advance of the event date, you will receive a full refund. Please email events@wctrust.org or call 610-353-2562 to cancel. If your cancellation is less than 72 hours' notice and you DO NOT attend a event, your event registration fee will support the Trust's mission to save open space and connect people to nature.
Thank you for understanding. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
