Tag: Birds
Birds of the Grasslands: A Call for Conservation
Since 1970, North America has lost an estimated 30 percent of its birds, which is nearly 3 billion birds. This staggering statistic comes from a 2019 analysis of long-term monitoring…
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Motus Tower Update: Where Have the Birds Gone?
Science has come a long way since we discovered wildlife migration and debunked the myth that birds hibernate under the ground like their cold-blooded relatives. However, wildlife migration ecology is…
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What Do the Wild Turkeys of Pennsylvania Eat?
As we embark on the season of turkey consumption, it’s a fun time to highlight what it is that wild turkeys are out there eating this time of year. Spoiler…
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Buyer Beware: Popular Non-Native Species You Should Avoid
Many invasive or non-native plants are widely recognized and avoided by landowners; Multiflora Rose, Japanese Barberry, and Mile-a-minute are common examples. Interestingly, there are still several other species that remain…
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One Bird, Two Classrooms: How a Wood Thrush Connects Students in Pennsylvania and Belize
This spring, two classrooms, one in Croydon, Pennsylvania, and the other in San Felipe, Belize, were brought together by an unexpected connection: a migrating Wood Thrush. Through the efforts of…
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A Guide to Spring Birds in Pennsylvania
With spring, we’re welcoming back a whole suite of birds that haven’t been around since early fall. While you’re out and about, keep an eye (and ear) out for the…
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Remembering the Honorable William Hart Rufe III (September 6, 1932 to January 14, 2025)
The Honorable William Hart Rufe III, known affectionately to friends and family as Hart, passed away at the age of 92 in Ft. Pierce, FL, on January 14, 2025, due…
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Staff Favorites: Holiday Reading Recommendations
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up and learn more about nature. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for the nature lover in your life, a downtime-friendly book…
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Meet the Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Our Region’s Lone Warbler for Winter Birding
Warblers are a celebrated group of birds, and for good reason. They’re beautiful, they’re very diverse, and they’re temporary – warblers are among the many types of birds that only…
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A Productive and Enlightening Summer for Heritage Conservancy Interns
The Heritage Conservancy conservation stewardship interns from this summer. Each summer, Heritage Conservancy hosts four conservation stewardship interns who assist our stewardship staff in managing the nature preserves we own,…
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Nature Apps to Enhance Your Hikes
As you enjoy some late summer hiking, don’t forget to update your travel tools. Outdoor apps offer us a wealth of knowledge and information we can hold in our pockets,…
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10 Common Local Animals We Take for Granted: An Appreciation and Guide
Appreciating the Familiar In the spring of 2019, I studied abroad in Madagascar, an island where people live with some of the world’s most unique species. One of those incredible…
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Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
