Resources
Encouraging Wildlife
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Interesting Birds
Good news! As we protect additional open space, and care for our land with conservation in mind, more and more species of birds are returning to the Willistown area. This list includes interesting birds that can be seen in our area.
Every Backyard is Important - Audubon at Home
Bird populations are in decline as suitable habitat continues to be lost to development, forestry, agricultural, and other land uses. With 2.1 million acres converted to residential use each year, how you landscape and maintain your yard can make a difference for bird conservation and environmental health... more
Creating a backyard
habitat
The needs of birds aren’t much different than our own. Food and water are absolute basics, but so is shelter or cover to serve as protection from the weather and a safe place to raise a family...more
Birdfeeding basics
Is backyard bird feeding helping or hurting? New research answers this and many other questions. Plus, five feeders every yard should have
Guidelines for Managing Grasslands to Promote Eastern Meadowlark
Breeding Habitat
In Southeastern
Pennsylvania, Eastern Meadowlarks inhabit open fields and grasslands and
breed in those that are relatively free of tree cover that may provide
perches for predatory hawks. Generally, fields...more
Bog Turtles Slipping Away
The bog turtle's story is filled with irony and contradictions. It is
Pennsylvania's smallest turtle. Even though it does not require large
areas of habitat to survive, its populations have suffered from more problems
associated with habitat loss than any other turtle... more