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We're excited to announce that Lehigh Valley Audubon Society is now on Instagram!

This new platform will help us connect with more individuals who share our passion for bird conservation, community engagement, and exploring the wonders of nature.

Follow us for announcements about upcoming events, as well as fun, informative, and engaging content about birds and nature! Plus, check out our Stories, where we'll highlight posts from fellow Audubon societies and organizations working in avian science.

Join us in making a difference — one post, one bird, and one conservation effort at a time! 

ACTION ALERT! The Western Arctic is the largest tract of public land in the U.S., providing breeding grounds for numerous migratory bird species. These include Yellow-billed Loons, Long-tailed Ducks, Red Phalaropes, King Eiders, Dunlins and numerous others. The federal government has proposed repealing key protections of this vital habitat in order to prioritize oil and gas drilling. Please follow the link below to oppose the repeal and speak up for the birds and other wildlife who depend on this globally significant ecosystem! https://earthjustice.org/action/the-western-arctic-is-under-threat-protect-one-of-the-most-important-ecosystems-on-earth?ms=web (photo courtesy of Earthjustice)
The U.S. Senate may vote as early as tomorrow, June 25, on a budget reconciliation bill that would be devastating for birds and their habitats. The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains more than 78 environmentally harmful provisions, threatening to undo decades of environmental progress and effectively ending efforts to address climate change. Please call your Senators ASAP to oppose this devastating bill. If you live in PA, it may be useful to mention that one of its provisions -- cancelling the clean energy tax credits that were part of the Inflation Reduction Act -- could result in 26,000 lost jobs in the state, as well as higher energy costs for consumers. (source: nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation). In PA: Sen. Dave McCormick, 202 224-6324; Sen. John Fetterman, 202 224-4254. For more information, email conservation@lvaudubon.org. On behalf of the birds and all who care about them, thank you!
You guessed it, another bird walk! Leaser Lake is a favorite local birding spot which offers a wealth of nesting species difficult to find elsewhere in the Lehigh Valley. This is a drive and bird trip, and some uphill walking is involved. This trip typically lasts approx 5 hours +/-. Meet at Leaser Lake’s north boat launch, located on Ontelaunee Road. Leader: Liz Brensinger LizBrensinger@gmail.com #lvas #lehighvalleypa #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #birdwalk #birding #allentownpa #leaserlake #pennsylvania #birds
On this World Migratory Bird Day, birds face many threats. Please consider contacting your Congressional rep -- in the Lehigh Valley, that's Ryan Mackenzie -- and opposing the House budget bill's provisions that would harm birds. These include opening almost all federal land to mineral leasing and/or energy development, drastically cutting budgets of agencies that manage and protect public lands, and even selling off thousands of acres of public lands in Utah and Nevada. Birds need unspoiled habitat to survive, and we humans benefit immeasurably, too. Thanks in advance for speaking up for the birds!
We want to thank @atomictangerines for sending us this awesome picture! A perfect example of how your contributions to our non profit goes towards our native birds! Please feel free to send in examples in the future, we want to see our community engage with us! - - #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #birds #treeswallow #birdhouse #conservation #birds #allentownpa #lehighvalleypa
🌸 We’re going on a bird trip! Minsi Lake and Bear Swamp host a wide variety of birds in habitats that are difficult to find elsewhere in the Lehigh Valley. Please come and join us! Meet at the western parking lot for Minsi Lake, located off Blue Mountain Drive (GPS coordinates 40.913279, -75.178332). Leader: Guy de Bruyn (610-709-4141) #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonociety #audubonsociety #allentownpa #birds #birdwalk #lehighvalleypa
Did you know that songbirds raise their chicks on caterpillars and other insects? When you treat your yard with mosquito spray, it harms ALL insects it touches, not just mosquitos. Baby songbirds can't grow up on dead or poisoned food. Much better to make sure there is NO standing water on your property (empty all buckets and other garden equipment, bird baths, remove litter, etc. after every rain) and try out the Mosquito Bucket of Doom method -- see the second picture. A couple more tips: place the buckets in shady, damp spots where mosquitos like to hover; and mosquitos are most attracted to red, orange, black, and cyan (sort of turquoise). BTW, if you are concerned about West Nile virus, note that the mosquitoes that carry it are mainly active between dusk and dawn, so daytime spraying can't get most of them! And, mosquitos can develop pesticide resistance, making the problem worse in the long run. P.S., mosquito spraying also kills butterflies and fireflies and the pollinators our own food crops depend on. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is a good source for research-based information on insects. https://www.xerces.org/
🌺 Please join us for a bird walk through Jacobsburg State Park, a favorite location for many birds in a variety of habitats. Meet at the Henry’s Woods parking lot at the park. Leader: Michael Schall (610-737-5275) #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubonsociety #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #birds #jacobsburgpark #audubonsociety
Martins Creek Trip POSTPONED! Due to the forecast, the Martins Creek field trip with LVAS has been postponed until Saturday, May 4. Join us for a bird walk at Martins Creek Nature Trail, which winds through field and riparian woodlands along the scenic Delaware River! Meet at the parking lot located along the Martins Creek Belvidere Highway about 0.3 miles before the Belvidere Bridge (coordinates 40.824961, -75.090994). Leader: Dave DeReamus (484-788-9280)
✨ Join us for a bird walk this April 27! With its huge lake and varied habitats, Beltzville State Park is one of the premier birding locations in our area! We’ll scan the lake for waterfowl and walk the trails in search of songbirds as spring migrants start to push through. Meet at Beltzville State Park, Parking Lot A for Pavilion #4, located at 40.861464, -75.624825. #lvas #lehighvalleyaudubon #lehighvalleypa #allentownpa #community #pennylvania #birds #beltzvillestatepark