Join us for a lovely winter outing at John Heinz NWR. The details are as follows:

Hot chocolate, coffee, and hand warmers provided

Binoculars provided

Led by ICB staff

Gravel, first and boardwalk trails

Will find some bird Joy with the winter residents

Join us on Saturday, November 16th from 8am to 11am at Tyler Arboretum @tylerarboretum as we emerge welcome our fall migrants including the Purple Finch in the panel.

Please RSVP here

Admission is free.

Binoculars will be provided.

Restrooms available.

We will be working at a slow birders pace along paved pathways with low to medium inclines.

We will be led by ICBC board members and Tyler Arboretum staff.

Come find some #BirdJoy with us this Fall.

#Birding #InColorBirding #TylerArboretum #BirdJoy

Join ICB as we head south into Delaware to meet up with the homies from DC Bird Alliance on Saturday October 19th. There are limited seats on the bus so please purchase your spot today. The purchase includes a spot on the bus, lunch, and a short boat ride with Fisherman's Wharf. Purchase Ticket ($20/$25)

Enjoy a bus ride from West Philly to Cape Henlopen, Delaware as we meet up with the homies from DC Bird Alliance. We will enjoy some migration birding at the hawkwatch, followed by lunch, and a boat ride in the bay to look for some cool sea birds.

5:45am - Board Bus to Delaware

8:30am Arrive at Ferry Terminal

9:00am Enter Cape Henlopen State Park

12:30pm Lunch at The Wheelhouse

2:00pm Boat Ride in the Bay

5:00pm Board Bus for Home

7:45pm - Arrive Home

There will be restrooms and a coffee shop when we arrive at the ferry terminal prior to heading into the park. Will provide water and snacks for the ride down and back. We will traverse sandy and dirt trails around the hawk watch. Unfortunatley, the hawk watch does not have an accessible ramp and is only accessible by stairs. Binoculars provided and 2 scopes available.

We do prefer that folks ride the bus to cut down on multiple cars in the park, however, we do understand there may be situations where driving is more accessible. If this is the case, please choose the NO BUS option when registering and know that you are responsible for your own park entry fee ($10).

You must register for this event by purchasing either a BUS ($25) or NO BUS ($20) ticket. This event will not be listed on the normal RSVP page.

The boat route will be mostly in the bay with a section out and around the point. The waters will be subject to weather but are usually calms with a few small swells. If you are prone to motion sickness please prepare with dramamine or your preventative of choice.

Please email info@incolorbirding.org with any questions.

On Thursday, October 17th, ICB will be leading a bird outing in acknowledgement of Climate Week on behalf of the UPenn’s Environmental Innovation Initiative at The Woodlands Cemetery, 4000 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA

We will be meeting at the entry gates across from the trolley terminal off of Woodland Ave. Please be careful crossing the street. We will traverse paved roads and paths throughout the cemetery. If you are driving there is ample parking along the cemetery roads. There is 1 ADA restroom available should it be needed.

To register please visit https://tinyurl.com/bdfpyrfe

Note: you cannot register at the ICB website, please use the address above.

#Birding #FallMigration #ClimateWeek #UPenn

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Grab your binoculars and get acquainted with the wildlife in Stenton's trees with In Color Birding Club at 10 AM. We will be meeting at the Stenton Museum at 4601 N 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. This event is being hosted by the Stenton Museum as part of the Second Saturdays in Historic Germantown. Please RSVP here.

ICB will provide binoculars for those who need them. We also will have multiple bird guides to help folks get onto the birds as best possible.

As a reminder, ICB supports access to birding for EVERYONE. As such, we expect all attendees to respect the space and representation of underrepresented communities in birding. This includes Black and brown communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, various religious communities, and communities that speak english as a second language.

For accessibility needs and/or questions around other amenities possibly available, please email Information@stenton.org

Join us on the early morning of Saturday October 5th, from 5:30am to 8am as we partner with Bird Safe Philly to learn about the bird collision monitoring done at Independence National Historical Park and the surrounding buildings. (RSVP Here)

Coffee and snacks will be provided by ICB and all levels of birder are welcome to learn; No experience needed. The event will be conducted on concreate pathways in and around the park (urban city setting). There are benches are throughout the park for rest but there are no public restrooms available.

Depending on attendance, a minimum of 2 people per group will walk and conduct surveys (hopefully we have larger groups). This is an introductory session to bird collision monitoring as conducted by Bird Safe Philly staff and volunteers. The exact meeting location at Independence National Historical Park will be communicated to attendees prior to the day.

Will conduct monitoring across 5 locations in/around the park between 5th St., 6th St., Chestnut St., and Race St. We will also provide gloves, bags, hand sanitizer, and maps.

This event will likely include the observation and collection of deceased and/or injured birds that will be transported to the appropriate facility. It should be understood that the observation of birds in this state can be jarring for some. Please take inventory of your mental/emotional care if attending (hugs/tears/moments of reflection are welcome)

This work is incredibly valuable in advocating for the birds that find refuge in our beautiful city. You can learn more about the importance of this monitoring work here.

Join InColor Birding, @fbc.philly , @phillyqueerbirders , @centeronline , and @disabilitypridepa for an Autumn Little Sit! The event will be held at the lovely @morrisarboretum where we will hopefully witness the magic of fall migration with the homies!!

SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM- Little Sit in the Morris Arboretum Wetlands

TERRAIN: We will be in the Wetlands area (see map on next slide). Please park in the gravel parking lot across from the wetlands, it’s the first left after the Entrance Kiosk. There is gravel and mowed grass with no benches and no seating option - BUT, this is the prime bird zone.

RESTROOM: There are accessible restrooms just inside the Arboretum past the main entrance. There is no access to restrooms near the wetlands area. If necessary we can provide transport up the hill to the restroom for those with accessibility needs.

WEATHER: If the Sit is canceled due to bad weather, we will send a cancellation email to folks who have registered.

BRING: Lawn chair if needed, layers, water, binoculars (we will also provide some to borrow), snack, and a hat!

RSVP AT LINK IN BIO

#Birding #PhillyBirdScene #PhillyQueerBirders #FBCPhilly #PCAS #CenterOnline #DisabilityPridePA #MorrisArboretum #InColorBirding

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Join us and @riverfrontnorth for a glorious return to Pennypack on the Delaware as we dive beak-first into fall migration. RSVP at Link!!!

Here are the details:

- Event is on Saturday September, 21st from 8:30am to 11am.

- FREE for everyone

- Portable restrooms at beginning.

- Outing will be paved trails and bumpy dirt trails with sections of low inclines.

- Dress for weather

- No consistent benches along the trail

- Plenty of parking

- Binoculars provided

We are just at the very beginning of the season for Lincoln’s, Savannah, Clay-colored, and Grasshopper sparrows to be making their way through. Mega would be the Nelson’s or LeConte’s Sparrows (pictured above). We look forward to seeing you!

#Birding #BirdNamesForBirds #PhillyBirdScene #RiverFrontNorth #SparrowSzn #Friends #Joy #BlackInNature

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Welcome to FALL MIGRATION!!! We’ve missed you!

Join @incolorbirdingclub and our special guide for the morning Campbell Simmons for a bird outing on Sunday, September 15th from 8am to 11am.

We will enjoy some fall migrants including songbirds, raptors, wading birds, and shorebirds. We will traverse wide gravel/dirt paths along with the lovely impoundment boardwalk. Binoculars will be available to those who need them. Restrooms will be available at the beginning and potentially at a point depending on our route (if we make it to observation tower).

Campbell or Cam (she/they) has been birding with ICB for the past couple years and regularly brings the joy to every bird outing. In her career, Cam works for The River Network as a Resilient Communities and Policy Associate to advance climate justice and holistic community resilience that incorporates environmental, social, and economic resilience. Originally from San Francisco, Cam has embedded herself in the Philly birding scene and will be sharing some of her joyful experiences at @johnheinznwr

As usual, we want to remind folks that we welcome everyone but do center the experiences of Black and brown community members. Please attend with a respectful, accepting, joyful, and collaborative attitude. The world has many challenges these days and we really want to ensure that this event is a positive space for EVERYONE.

Please RSVP at the link in our bio! See you soon!!!

#Birding #InColorBirding

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Join us on our first trip to Central Park, NYC! This event kicks off this years Black Birders Week!

We will be welcomed into the park by Indigo Goodson-Fields. A local birder, educator, writer, and poet who shares our wishes and values for Black and brown communities and is familiar with that special NYC birders vibe that we’d love to share.

The bus reservation and RSVP are required. We are only traveling by bus and have a limit of 30 spaces.

We ask that BIPOC attendees RSVP/Reserve a bus spot first and through 18 May 2024. 

RSVP and bus reservations will open to Non-BIPOC allies if seats are available on 19 May 2024.

Central park is massive and we will not be able to cover even a sliver of it in only a few hours, however, we will hit some fun and historic spots. We will cross mostly paved trails with small inclines. There are restrooms AND benches throughout the park to rest. Lunch will be provided by ICBC afterwards and prior to returning back to Philly.

We open this particular bird outing to celebrate the beginning of Black Birders Week by finding refuge and joy in a historical space for Black and brown multicultural communities. We are at all times respectful of one another. We are considerate of new birders. We acknowledge an individual's pronouns.We are not racist, sexist, ableist, classist, homophobic, or xenophobic. 

Just be a good human !

Join us for a unique event. We will be meeting to go birding at one of our favorite places, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. We will be accompanied by a documentary film crew getting some footage about a film detailing the shifting demographics of birding. There will be restrooms at the beginning and we will stay on gravel, paved, or dirt paths. We will have a moment to rest a bit if needed while on the board walk. We should be well into the shorebird migration part of spring and look forward to seeing many. There is also an opportunity for BIPOC folks to receive some free ICB apparel and a honorarium for modeling the apparel (unrelated to the documentary). Please email us directly at info@incolorbirding.org if you’d like to model some apparel.

Please join birding expert Jason Hall of “In Color Birding Club’ and other experts on our 3rd annual birding walk in Trenton’s crown jewel – Cadwalader Park! We expect to see a wide array of species visiting the park during the spring migration including Warblers, Redstarts, Orioles and other beautiful birds!

What: A bird walk and introduction to the joy of birding in our Capital City and beyond.

When: Sunday May 5, 2024 8am (early bird gets the worm!)
Where: Meet along Cadwalader Drive at Stanley Avenue in Trenton, NJ

We will learn to identify birds by both sight and sound, and will discuss proper binocular techniques. Binoculars will be provided

Admission is free but registration is required. Please sign up for the event here

EVERYONE is invited and WELCOME!

All people / all ages/ from everywhere, please join us.

This walk is part of the Helen Corbin Carter and Ogden B. Carter Urban Birding Program made possible by the generosity of a family member

Join us at Chanticleer Garden on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 8am to 11am. We will be exploring the beautiful grounds surrounding by Spring blooms and hopefully some great Spring birds. Entry is free and we will be enjoying a birders pace throughout the garden. There are benches throughout for resting along with restrooms at the entrance. We can provide binoculars as well to those who need them. Please wear comfy clothes and "sturdy" shoes for walking on paved and grass surfaces. We have parking reserved so please ensure you RSVP.

Dress for the weather and come prepared to find some #BirdJoy. We will not have planned transport for this event, however, if you are in need please email us at info@incolorbirding.org or DM us on instagram @incolorbirdingclub and we help with carpooling or covering the cost of a rideshare.
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#Birding #InColorBirding #BlackInNature #ChanticleerGarden #BirdJoy #BIPOCinNature

Join us on Saturday, April 27th at Cobbs Creek Park for Celebrate Trails Day. We will be doing a bird outing from 8am to 10am and then have special guest Master Falconer, Rodney Stotts, give a live demonstration of falconry and discuss it’s importance in creating connection to ones self and this planet. The walk will be along dirt, paved, gravel, and grass trails. We will have binoculars to lend out. There will be portable restrooms in the park for use. We expect to find some spring migrants in the park and enjoy each other and some #BirdJoy. Please RSVP here.

For additional happenings in the park, please visit Circuit Trails website for more information.

Details TBD

Join us at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 30th from 8am to 11am. We will be looking to find some early Spring migrants. There are restrooms with outdoor access. Binoculars will be provided to those who need them. The event is free for everyone and we expect to share some #BirdJoy! RSVP here.

FOR ALL AGES

Please join us as we explore Tyler Arboretum. The outing is on Saturday, March 23, from 8-11 am. We will be traversing paved trails with low to medium inclines. There are restrooms available and binoculars for use if needed. We look forward to finding the bird joy with one another.

In Color Birding Club encourages the accessibility and welcoming of Black and brown folks into birding. We ask that all guests, including allies, ensure that the experiences of BIPOC folks are centered throughout this outing. We expect to see many birds and enjoy the Arboretum with joy and inclusiveness!

FREE for everyone!

RSVP at www.incolorbirding.org/RSVP

Let’s Try This Again! Welcome to 2024!

Join @valleyforgeparkalliance and @valley_forge_audubon as we come together and explore the Betzwood Trails of Valley Forge National Historical Park @valleyforgepark on Sunday, February 11th from 8am to 11am.

PLEASE RSVP at www.incolorbirding.org/rsvp

-As always centering diversity in our birding community

-Special Winter Bird Seed Gifts from Wild Bird Unlimited Collegeville

-A Chance to Meet Birders from other Orgs

-Wide Dirt and Gravel Trails

-Restrooms at Beginning

-Likely Cold, So Dress In A way that’s comfortable for you

-Binoculars and Hand Warmers Provided by ICBC if needed

-Looking For Winter Residents (including owls!!)

#BIPOCinNature #BlackInNature #Birding #ValleyForge #Community

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Please consider joining @incolorbirdingclub on Saturday February 10th for our first conservation event of 2024. We will be working on behalf of the @nationalparkservice and NJ Piping Plover Project to remediate habitat on the beaches of Sandy Hook, New Jersey for the critically endangered Piping Plover.

We will be meeting in Sandy Hook at 9:30am to get debriefed on the clean up efforts. We will be working the beaches until 3pm with lunch in between (ICBC will provide for our volunteers). From 3pm to 4:30pm we will do some sunset beach birding and then head to a local spot for dinner at 5pm. ICBC will cover dinner for our volunteers as well. All you need is yourself, some winter shoes and clothes you can wear during clean up, and a conservation minded attitude. You can choose to meet us there or we can offer some carpooling from Philly. Please indicate if you will need a carpool from Philly in the RSVP section on accessibility needs. We will leave from a point in Philly by 7:30am.

RSVP Here

“Habitat loss has caused serious declines and threats to Piping Plover populations, particularly from shoreline development and stabilization projects, energy development, climate change, and plastic pollution. ” via @americanbirdconservancy

#Birding #Conservation #PipingPlover #SandyHookBeach #BlackinNature #BIPOCinNature #Community

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