Here's a sample of what we've helped improve
Lehigh Valley Nestbox Trail System
The “Lehigh Valley Nestbox Trail System” is a collection ofmany sites throughout the valley with multi-species nestbox trails.
Lenape Trail in the Little Lehigh Parkway at the Trout Nursery
Archibald Johnston Conservation Area in Bethlehem
Kalmbach Memorial Park in Macungie
Leaser Lake Heritage Foundation Trail
Adam Sabatine memorial trail at Trexler Park
Minsi Lake Bluebird Trail
Louise Moore Park Bluebird Trail
The revitalization projects for Lake Muhlenberg:
Construction of a large Chimney Swift Tower on the island
Removal of invasive, non-native plants from the park
Installation of native plant gardens on the island
Removal of large amounts of trash from the lake
Downy Woodpecker
What we have achieved
Documented the birds of Lehigh Valley over several decades.
Shared the knowledge of sites and birds of our area across three generations of birders
Over decades, invited thousands of people to join us for excursions and programs.
Connected young and old, beginner and expert, in learning and enjoying birding.
Expose kids to birding and encourage the interested.
CHIMNEY SWIFT TOWERS
The LVAS Habitat Committee is very actively involved in constructing Chimney Swift Towers throughout the Lehigh Valley, at many locations.
On 8/27/16, the first physical evidence was found that confirmed Chimney Swifts are nesting in the structures we have built
The newest addition to the growing list of LVAS towers was completed in August 2016, at Lehigh Gap Nature Center.
Chimney Swifts are species of conservation concern, due to the fact that their population declines annually, and they have suffered a 26% reduction in PA over the last two decades.