By Michael Muldoon, Communications Associate

Ornithology abounds in December! 

Check out the bird watching events offered at Parks & Rec sites this month.

Beginner Bird Walks with the Andorra Library 

When: December 3, 2021– 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Wissahickon Valley Park, 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 

Join JoAnne Woods for bird walks through the Andorra Natural Area. Walks geared towards adults interested in learning about bird watching and the resources that can be used. Presented in partnership with the Andorra branch of the Free Library. Adults only. Please bring a mask. Register at Event Brite one week before the program. 

Morning Bird Walk at Pennypack Park 

When: December 4, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Pennypack Park Environmental Center, 8600 Verree Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115 

Join a birding tour of Pennypack Park to watch some of the winter resident birds. The park is home to more than 150 species of birds year-round, how many can you spot? View event details on Facebook. 

Pennypack Valley Christmas Bird Count 

When: December 18, 2021 – 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Where: Pennypack Park Environmental Center, 8600 Verree Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115 

Birders are needed for the annual Christmas bird count in Pennypack Park. If you’d like to help, register by calling the center at 215-685-0470. View additional information on Facebook.  

Winter Solstice Hike

When: December 21, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Pennypack Park Environmental Center, 8600 Verree Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115 

Pennypack Park is hosting a hike to the Verree Road Meadows in celebration of the shortest day of the year. The Pennypack Environmental Center’s naturalist will lead the hike. While not exclusively a bird watching expedition, we’ll definitely see some winter birds on the hike! View more event details on Facebook.