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The John Heinz National Wildlife
Refuge at Tinicum protects Tinicum Marsh, the largest remaining
freshwater tidal wetland in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Birdwatchers have recorded more than 300 species of birds in
the refuge or nearby. Migratory birds such as Canada geese,
great blue herons, egrets, killdeer, sandpipers and a large
variety of ducks use the refuge as a resting and feeding area.
The area is one of the few in the state where the
state-listed threatened red-bellied turtle and endangered
southern leopard frog can be found.
Throughout the year, the Cusano Environmental Education
Center sponsors nature walks focused on a specific activities
including beginning and advanced birdwatching and nature
photography. Contact the refuge for details. |
