Outdoor Birdwatching Classes
Birding Expedition: Blue Spruce State Park
Sun., November 2 | 8:30 – 11:30 am | Members: $50; Non-Members: $55 per person | Blue Spruce State Park | Register Here
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Birding Expedition: Blue Spruce Park Details
Make your magical woodland moment come to life with a trip to Blue Spruce Park! Meet up with National Aviary Educator and Photographer Mike Faix and another Aviary expert for a morning of birdwatching…and chickadee feeding! Birders and animal-lovers will be able to hone bird identification skills, while younger families with birding beginners can learn the basics while exploring one of Western Pennsylvania’s most beautiful locations.
Join us for this very special Indiana County birding excursion, where adorable chickadees have been taught to land on the outstretched fingertips of birdwatchers of all ages for scrumptious sunflower seeds! Of course, November is near the height of fall bird migration, so our experts will also lead you on a park exploration in search of waterfowl and other traveling species.
Having a bird (or two!) land on your outstretched hand is a very special experience you DON’T want to miss!
This program includes some light hiking on Blue Spruce Park trails, which may have uneven surfaces. Open to participants 6 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Bring your binoculars, or borrow an Aviary pair that we’ll teach you to use!
Birding Expedition Bus Tour: Goddard State Park
Sun., December 7 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | Members: $134; Non-Members: $149 per person | Goddard State Park | Transportation and Lunch from a Local Restaurant Included | Register Here
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Birding Expedition Bus Tour: Goddard State Park Details
‘Tis the season to see eagles! Join the National Aviary for an exciting day trip to Goddard State Park! Birders and animal-lovers will be able to hone bird identification skills, while younger families with birding beginners can learn the basics while exploring one of Western Pennsylvania’s most beautiful locations.
Goddard State Park is known for its gem of a birding habitat – Lake Wilhelm. The body of water attracts a large variety of water birds, including gulls, terns, waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds. For most, the main attraction is the chance to see Bald Eagles. During the height of winter, Bald Eagle populations can reach high numbers as they search for fish amongst the gaps of ice in the frozen lake.
Meet at the National Aviary and leave the driving to us! Our experts will share their knowledge and stories from years of birding during the ride!
This program includes some light hiking on Goddard State Park trails, which may have uneven surfaces. Open to participants 6 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Bring your binoculars, or borrow an Aviary pair that we’ll teach you to use!
Visit our FAQ section of our website for our cancellation policy.
In cases of insufficient registration, the National Aviary reserves the right to cancel any program. Under these circumstances, you will receive a full refund.