About us
The Valley Forge Audubon Society (VFAS) is a chapter of the National Audubon Society serving those residing in Southeastern Pennsylvania, including Delaware and Chester Counties, and parts of Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. Our mission is to preserve birds, other wildlife, and their habitats by promoting appreciation and stewardship of the local natural environment through education and active participation. VFAS offers regular bird walks, hikes, events, and educational programs. Valley Forge Audubon Society is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in the birding community and beyond. We are excited to bring the joys of birding – the fun of seeing or hearing birds, the social benefits of being part of a like-minded community, and the health and wellness benefits humans receive from spending time in nature – to “everyone and every body”, regardless of someone’s physical, mental, emotional, or societal challenges. Long-time birders, ‘fledgling’ birders, able-bodied birders, and those with disabilities and health concerns are all welcome at VFAS’s programs.
We offer a number of outings that are accessible for those with various access challenges and/or health concerns.
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Annual Spring Bird Count
Location not specified yetCalling all birders of all experience levels! Please help us by joining a team to participate in Valley Forge Audubon Society’s annual Spring Bird Count on Saturday, June 6th as we survey breeding birds for this important community science project. If you have never done this before, training will be provided! Please register with Vince Smith by June 4th at larusvs34@gmail.com or 484-410-1157, or contact Vince with any questions.
How it works: Volunteers of all experience levels are assigned to teams, and surveys are conducted at predetermined locations within a 15-mile diameter circle centered in Audubon, PA. Beginning birders will be paired with those with more experience, making this a great opportunity for those new to birding to improve their identification skills and contribute to avian research and conservation.
The Spring Bird Count takes place each year on the first Saturday in June, and unlike the Christmas Bird Count which monitors the population of wintering birds in our area, the SBC is held during breeding season. The data generated from both surveys can be used to estimate changes in populations of species and direct bird conservation efforts. But there is an additional difference between the two bird counts: this one is held in warm weather, so if you've been thinking about participating, now is the perfect time.
VFAS thanks you in advance for your help with this important and long-running survey. We can't do it without volunteers.
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Photo credit: Pileated Woodpecker feeding nestlings by Jaime Thomas
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