Many sources of wildlife and birdwatching information are available for both the beginner and advanced wildlife and bird watcher.
Learn about Birds, Birding and other Wildlife
- Pennsylvania Bird Watching - Information on birding in Pennsylvania, by Dan Brauning of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
- Eastern Pennsylvania – The Birthplace of American Birding by natural history writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Scott Weidensaul.
- Audubon Pennsylvania - Dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
- National Audubon Society - For over 100 years working to protect birds, other wildlife, and their habitats via networks of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy.
- John James Audubon - Ornithologist, artist, and author for whom the National Audubon Society is named. Learn about
Mill Grove near Valley Forge, his first home in America. - Pennsylvania Important Bird Area (IBA) Program and National Audubon Society Important Bird Area program - a global network of places recognized for their outstanding value to bird conservation.
- Pennsylvania's Important Mammal Area Project (IMAP) - Pennsylvania is the first state to have a program that designates sites that are critical for the conservation of threatened, endangered, and vulnerable wild mammals.
Birding Networks
- Baird Ornithological Club - purpose is to study birds and nature and through that study acquaint others with birds and the environment, and to help preserve wildlife and promote conservation and retention of natural areas. Hosts field trips and meetings in the Reading area.
- Delaware Valley Ornithological Club - c/o Academy of Natural Sciences - The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) is the organization for birders and bird enthusiasts in the Delaware Valley region.
- Audubon chapters - view a map and list of Audubon Chapters statewide. Pennsylvania has 21 Audubon chapters and more than 24,000 members. These chapters are an integral part of the conservation community, providing educational programs, field trips and birdwatching tours, and supporting local conservation issues. Audubon chapters provide a perfect opportunity for citizens to get involved!
- eBird - A real-time, online checklist program providing rich data sources for basic information on bird abundance and distribution at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society.
- Pennsylvania Society of Ornithology - Local bird clubs, field trips, programs, checklists, local information, and other birding links
- PABIRDS - Email forum for birders to discuss all aspects of bird life in Pennsylvania, including rare birds, bird findings, identification, behavior, counts, and bird club information
- www.birdingpal.org - Locate a potential birding companion
Connecting People with Nature
- Academy of Natural Sciences Philadelphia – founded in 1812 for the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of useful learning.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology - A rich resource that includes All About Birds, Project Feederwatch, and the Birds of North America Online, as well as the latest news and research.
- Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education - link to numerous environmental resources in Pennsylvania, including an Events Calendar, and Nature Center Directory. Explore over 2,000 links to "green" resources in Pa - from integrated pest management to funding sources to green products to higher education.
Destination Information
- www.pgc.state.pa.us - Pennsylvania state gameland maps and regulations
- www.dcnr.state.pa.us - Pennsylvania state parks and forests
- www.fish.state.pa.us - Boating regulations and site information
- www.visitpa.com for Pennsylvania travel information. Also visit our tourism section for county tourism information.
