Even though we’re heading for winter the calendar is filling up with lots of bird events, so many that I’ll list just four: three of mine and one at the National Aviary.

Sunday October 29, 8:30-10:30a
Duck Hollow and Lower Frick Park Bird Walk

Meet me at the Duck Hollow parking lot at the end of Old Browns Hill Road. We’ll see migrating waterfowl on the river and walk the beginning of the nearby Lower Nine Mile Run Trail. Bring binoculars and scopes (for river watching) if you have them.  Check my Events page for updates or cancellations.

Thursday November 2, 6:00pm
Biophilia at Phipps: “Finding Pittsburgh’s Winter Birds”

We often think there are no birds here in winter but that’s far from the case in the city. On November 2 I’ll give a short presentation at Phipps‘ Biophilia about Pittsburgh’s winter birds and where to find them. Click here for more information.

Saturday-Sunday November 4-5, 10a – 5p, National Aviary Event
Opening Soirée, Friday November 3
Wings and Wildlife Art Show at the National Aviary.

The Wings & Wildlife Art Show is the National Aviary’s annual juried show highlighting wildlife artists from across the region. Artists will be exhibiting and selling their art throughout the National Aviary during the first weekend of November. It’s a great time to visit the Aviary’s birds and buy a treat for yourself or gifts for the holidays. Click here for more information.

Friday November 17, 10a
Audubon Day at Hillman Library: The Story of Peregrine Falcons at Pitt: The Dynasty Continues.

Why do peregrine falcons nest at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning? Where did they come from and where do they go? Come to the University of Pittsburgh’s annual Audubon Day at Hillman Library where I’ll tell the story of Pitt’s peregrine falcons. Watch my Events page for more details including a link to Pitt’s Audubon Day activities.

(photo credits: staghorn sumac by Kate St. John, northern cardinals in winter by Steve Gosser, peregrine falcon at Pitt by Jack Rowley)