As summer temperatures linger on, we receive hints of winter's coming. Northerly winds bring waves of cooler temperatures from boreal forests, and along with it returns the excitement of fall migration. Food sources begin to waver. In late summer, invertebrate adults, nymphs, and larvae emerge, creating a perfect storm of conditions that usher along rainbows of avian sprites as they make their way to warmer climates of the south, where food abundance dwarfs that of what is available on their breeding grounds.
Autumn songbirds of Southeastern PA include insectivorous specialists such as Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bay-breasted and Connecticut Warbler, and Philadelphia Vireo. Frugivores that gorge on the abundant fruits and berries from our native shrubs bring Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrush through our corner of the world. All these and more use the Willistown countryside as refugia and refueling stopovers, which is on full display at WCT's premier nature preserve, Rushton Woods and Farm.
Join leadersAaron Coolmanand special guestDebbie Beer of Natural Lands, as they guide a group of wildlife enthusiasts through the mysteries of brownish juveniles and the worn plumages of proud new parents, all found in our own backyard of Rushton Farm and Woods Preserve. This is the second of a two-part collaboration between Willistown Conservation Trust and regional land trust giant, Natural Lands. We're excited to see you!!
September 13 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
As summer temperatures linger on, we receive hints of winter's coming. Northerly winds bring waves of cooler temperatures from boreal forests, and along with it returns the excitement of fall migration. Food sources begin to waver. In late summer, invertebrate adults, nymphs, and larvae emerge, creating a perfect storm of conditions that usher along rainbows of avian sprites as they make their way to warmer climates of the south, where food abundance dwarfs that of what is available on their breeding grounds.
Autumn songbirds of Southeastern PA include insectivorous specialists such as Olive-sided Flycatcher, Bay-breasted and Connecticut Warbler, and Philadelphia Vireo. Frugivores that gorge on the abundant fruits and berries from our native shrubs bring Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrush through our corner of the world. All these and more use the Willistown countryside as refugia and refueling stopovers, which is on full display at WCT's premier nature preserve, Rushton Woods and Farm.
Join leadersAaron Coolmanand special guestDebbie Beer of Natural Lands, as they guide a group of wildlife enthusiasts through the mysteries of brownish juveniles and the worn plumages of proud new parents, all found in our own backyard of Rushton Farm and Woods Preserve. This is the second of a two-part collaboration between Willistown Conservation Trust and regional land trust giant, Natural Lands. We're excited to see you!!
Location
Rushton Woods Preserve
911 Delchester Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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