Great Bird Friendly Locales to Visit
Birding Hotspots has info and photos abount many of the eBird Hotspots in the world! Click the links to explore and learn more about the habitats and birds you might find there. This is the best way to find a very active area for birds, or to find a particular species of bird that you are interested in and it's local sightings. Either way, these resources will help you determine where to go to find the birds.
Below are a few local places (within 40 minutes of Glen Mills) that have natural areas that are great for enjoying nature and viewing the birds. We highly recommend exploring their respective websites before visiting to inform yourself of any admission fees and seasonal hours or closures.
Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills, PA
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Ridley Creek State Park, Media, PA
Rushton Woods Preserve, Willistown, PA
Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington, DE
Bucktoe Creek Preserve, Avondale, PA
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Philadelphia, PA,
Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin, DE
Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin, DE
White Clay Creek Preserve, Landenberg, PA
Cheslen Preserve, Coatesville, PA
Stroud Preserve, West Chester, PA
Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown, PA
Hibernia County Park, Coatesville, PA
