birding

Birding by Kayak

by on September 21, 2024

7/22/24 -update- this program availability will be confirmed soon and then registration will reopen at that time. Check back for updates. ***2024 Kayaking Series at Silver Lake Nature Center is Currently Paused. Anyone who has already registered will be contacted and issued a full refund. Any updates to this change…

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SLNC’s 2024 Kayaking Schedule

by on July 22, 2024

SLNC provides the Kayaks, Paddles, & PFD's ("Personal Floatation Devices") for all programs! Check out the 2024 Schedule below. To register, please click on the Event Link.  Space is very limited for these awesome programs (they typically sell out), so early registration is recommended. When signing up, please also keep…

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“Baby Shower for the SLNC Purple Martins!”

by on June 8, 2024

Join us in celebrating AND learning about the soon-to-be hatched baby Purple Martin birds! Learn more about the interesting structure that was recently installed for these beautiful birds at https://silverlakenaturecenter.org/purple-martins-at-slnc/. This project was spearheaded by SLNC Volunteer & Birder Extraordinaire, Dawn Denner, and funded by donations from members of the Bucks…

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Saturday Morning Bird Walk – 7:30am – FREE

by on May 25, 2024

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from March through May at 7:30am (and also from September through November)! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center (1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA) at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.   (Please note this Walk starts at 7:30am. Thank you.)  

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Saturday Morning Bird Walk – 7:30am – FREE

by on May 18, 2024

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from March through May at 7:30am (and also from September through November)! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center (1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA) at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.   (Please note this Walk starts at 7:30am. Thank you.)  

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Global Big Day!! 5:30am-5pm

by on May 11, 2024

SLNC is participating in eBird's "Global Big Day" Citizen Science Event!   The SLNC Team will be led by amazing Birder-Naturalist, Robert Mercer! If you'd like to take part in all or part of this awesome opportunity to go Birding with Bob AND to contribute to this important Citizen Science…

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Saturday Morning Bird Walk – 7:30am – FREE

by on April 27, 2024

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from March through May at 7:30am (and also from September through November)! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center (1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA) at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.   (Please note this Walk starts at 7:30am. Thank you.)  

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Saturday Morning Bird Walk – 7:30am – FREE

by on April 20, 2024

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from March through May at 7:30am (and also from September through November)! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center (1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA) at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.   (Please note this Walk starts at 7:30am. Thank you.)  

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Saturday Morning Bird Walk – 7:30am – FREE

by on April 13, 2024

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from March through May at 7:30am (and also from September through November)! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center (1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA) at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.   (Please note this Walk starts at 7:30am. Thank you.)  

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Purple Martins at SLNC!!

by on April 11, 2024

KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SKIES! Written by: Sue Kiernan   If you’ve been by Silver Lake Park recently and noticed a large contraption by the SLNC Earthship, no we’re not calling out to Martians. We’re calling out to Martins…Purple Martins! These exciting migratory songbirds are members of the Swallow…

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