TB Wildlife Photography

08/28/2026

September brings the start of fall migration, making it a great time to get outside and explore the birds and wildlife of the Philadelphia Area. This month opportunities to discover local birds, learn about birds of prey, and experience some of the region’s special natural places include:

Bird Walk with Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Saturday, September 5 ⋅ 8:00 – 10:00AM
Dixon Meadow Preserve, 548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Bird Walk at Dixon Meadow Preserve
Sunday, September 6 ⋅ 2:00 – 4:00PM
Dixon Meadow Preserve, 548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Flyways & Freedom: Birding with Troy Bynum & Yannick Lowery
Saturday, September 12 ⋅ 1:00 – 3:00PM
Glen Foerd , 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Bird Walk at Four Mills Preserve with Liberty Bird Alliance
Sunday, September 13 ⋅ 9:00 – 10:00AM
Four Mills Nature Reserve, 12 Morris Rd, Ambler, PA 19002, USA

Birds of Prey with Raptor Jawns
Sunday, September 13 ⋅ 1:00 – 2:00PM
Dixon Meadow Preserve, 548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Introduction to Birding with Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Wednesday, September 16 ⋅ 6:00 – 8:00pm

Bird Walk with Fairmount Park Conservancy
Saturday, September 19 ⋅ 10:00am – 1:00pm
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Little Sit at Hood Cemetery with Historic Germantown
Sunday, September 20 ⋅ 8:30 – 11:30am
Hood Cemetery, 4901 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Bird Walk with Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Saturday, September 26 ⋅ 8:00 – 10:00am
Awbury Arboretum , 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Bird Walk at thehighlandsmansion
Sunday, September 27 ⋅ 8:00 – 9:30am
The Highlands Mansion and Gardens, 7001 Sheaff Ln, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Spots are limited so come walk, learn, and experience fall migration. As always, binoculars provided by Nocs Provisions are available for the all walks!

Bird Walk with Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Saturday, September 5 ⋅ 8:00 – 10:00AM
Dixon Meadow Preserve, 548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Bird Walk at Dixon Meadow Preserve
Sunday, September 6 ⋅ 2:00 – 4:00PM
Dixon Meadow Preserve, 548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Flyways & Freedom: Birding with Troy Bynum & Yannick Lowery
Saturday, September

08/26/2026

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Today’s guest is the Blue-Winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera)!

The Blue-Winged Warbler may be on its way south for the winter, but fall migration offers a chance to spot this bright little warbler in gardens, parks, and other open spaces as it stops to refuel. During this journey, look for it moving through shrubs and low vegetation, where it searches for insects among the leaves.

Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia, PA

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08/20/2026

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Today’s guest is the Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia)!

The Magnolia Warbler is often found at the outer edges of trees where it picks insects from the undersides of leaves. During spring and fall migration, keep an eye on the treetops and shrubs. Its bright yellow belly, white wing patches, and bold black streaks make it easy to pick out among the leaves.

Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia, PA

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08/13/2026

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Today’s guest is the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)!

A female American Goldfinch pauses for a meal on a coneflower, reminding us that the flowers we leave standing can become an important source of food for birds. Before you reach for the garden shears, consider leaving those spent blooms in place. Your garden may look a little less tidy, but the birds will thank you for the seeds!

Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia, PA

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08/06/2026

August is here and I have more great programs across the Philly area for you to enjoy. Whether you’re brand new to birding or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s something for everyone.

🗓 Upcoming Events:
- Guided Bird Walk with Friends of the Wissahickon
- Guided Bird Walk at Dixon Meadow Preserve

Spots are limited so come walk, learn, and experience fall migration. As always, binoculars provided by Nocs Provisions are available for the all walks!

       

08/05/2026

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Today’s guest is the Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea)!

Scarlet Tanagers are incredible long-distance migrants, traveling thousands of miles each spring and fall. Males arrive first, claiming territories where they’ll nest, forage, and raise the next generation.

One of the most breathtaking birds to find hidden high in the treetops.

Have you ever spotted one?

Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia, PA

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08/05/2026

07/29/2026

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Today’s guest is the Red-Winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)!

Often mistaken for a large, streaky sparrow, her rich brown plumage and bold eyebrow stripe provide excellent camouflage, helping her blend into marsh grasses while tending her nest.

Females choose territories with the best access to food, water, and protection. Unlike most birds, Red-Winged Blackbirds are polygynous, and a single male may defend a territory that attracts several females, each building and caring for her own nest.

Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia, PA

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07/23/2026

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Today’s guest is the White-Breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)!

The White-Breasted Nuthatch brings a unique presence to the forest, easily recognized by its crisp white face, blue/gray back, and upside down movements as it creeps along tree trunks in search of food. With powerful legs and a sharp bill, this small climber can move headfirst down bark while uncovering insects and seeds hidden among the trees.

Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia, PA

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