Birding for Beginners at Norristown Farm Park

*NOTE: Be sure to enter off of Germantown Pike. Find full directions below.* If you have ever thought "I wish I knew what that bird was", plan to join expert guides from the Valley Forge Audubon Society on this birding tour designed to help you discover just how alive the outdoors becomes when you know how to look and listen. Early summer is one of the most exciting times to start birding - birds are active, vocal, and easier to observe as they feed young and defend territories. It's the perfect season to build your skills and fall in love with the hobby. What you can expect: * A guided tour through beautiful early-summer habitats * Easy, supportive instruction on identifying birds by sight and sound * Tips on binocular use, field guides, and birding apps * A relaxed pace perfect for beginners of all ages We'll take about two hours for a 1+ mile exploration, although you may leave at any time. The path is easy and most of it is paved, with some areas of gradual incline. Bring binoculars if you have them - the guides will have several pairs to loan. Accessible restroom facilities are on site. Location: Norristown Farm Park; Parking lot 3: turn off of Germantown Pike onto Barley Sheaf Drive, stay right and follow it back as it becomes Upper Farm Road and the entrance to the park. Follow the park road all the way down to where it dead ends at Parking Lot 3 (there is a sign). GPS coordinates: 4MV2+MH7 Guides: Lynn Sowden, Jim Ermer, Connie Stevenson Photo credit: Green Heron, taken by Richard Freeman at Norristown Farm Park