Friday, Oct. 13

MORNING TRIP

East Fairmount Park (WALKING)
Time: 8:00 – 10:30 am
Cost: $30/person
Meeting Location: The Discovery Center at 3401 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121. Park in the visitor lot, opposite the disc golf course and meet our trip leaders at the Discovery Center parking lot. GPS coordinates: 39.981706, -75.191262

In 1876, more than 10 million people journeyed to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park for the nation’s Centennial Exposition. Today, the expanse remains a refuge from the bustling city, keeping quiet natural landscapes within close reach of all residents and visitors. With more than 2,000 acres of rolling hills, gentle trails, relaxing waterfront and shaded woodlands, Fairmount Park keeps a wealth of natural landscapes in East and West sections of the park, divided by the Schuylkill River. 92 species have been recorded here during the month of October and 148 species have been recorded here overall.

AFTERNOON TRIP

Woodlands Cemetery (WALKING)
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $40/person
Meeting Location: 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Parking will be OUTSIDE The Woodlands, as they are setting up for their members night (read more below). Please park along Woodlands Ave., Baltimore Ave. and 41st and 42nd Streets. You will meet your guides at The Stables. Walking in from the main entrance on Woodland Ave., take a right and follow the bend around the left to meet at The Stables as shown below on this map. GPS coordinates: 39.946766, -75.203990

Cedar Waxwing Photo: Marlin Greene/Audubon Photography Awards

The Woodlands’ 54-acre undulating landscape is at once a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern green oasis for its neighbors in bustling University City and West Philadelphia. The Woodlands was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of its unique history and rich resources. Actively used today, the cemetery, mansion, landscape, and programs are an educational resource for local school children, community residents, university students, as well as for a small, highly motivated cadre of scholars seeking further understanding of American architectural and botanical history, urban development, and the origin and growth of West Philadelphia. 97 species have been recorded here during the month of October and 157 species have been recorded here overall. 

Please note: After the Audubon birding tour ends at 3:30 pm, you are invited to return at 6:00 pm for After Hours at The Woodlands from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The event is hosted by our friends at The Woodlands. Pre-registration is required. Free for members of The Woodlands; $10/person for nonmembers. Click here for registration information.

Photo Contest

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO TO AUDUBON’S PHILLY BIRDING WEEKEND PHOTO CONTEST!

Unique Photo is sponsoring a photo contest for shots taken during Philly Birding Weekend tours. Unique Photo will award prizes as well as printing and framing selected entries for exhibition. All entries must be submitted by November 5th. Click here for more information.

Please note:

  • No cancellations are accepted after September 25, 2023.
  • Trips will go rain or shine. If the trip is canceled due to dangerous conditions, a full refund will be provided.
  • Please read our waiver and photo release form prior to registering for field trips.