Fall Migratory Bird Walk 2026
October 10, 2026 @ 8:00AM — 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Garrett Williamson: 395 Bishop Hollow Rd Newtown Square, PA 19073 Get Directions
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Every Bird Counts - Join us for our migratory bird walk!
Co-sponsored by Bird Town PA, Newtown Square, Newtown Square EAC, Garrett Williamson and CRC, Mike McGraw will lead this "Rain or Shine" event, scheduled for the peak of fall bird migration. We are likely to see a number of warblers, sparrows, red tailed hawks, black and turkey vultures, and hope to see bald eagles and bobolinks along with many other species that breed in Pennsylvania.
The Garrett Williamson property is a total of 240 acres and has approximately 4 miles of walking trails. The trails meander through open fields and meadows, riparian areas featuring a tributary to Crum Creek and primarily beech tree dominant forest. There are many diverse habitats and edges because the property is farmed, and they have an educational garden which is visited regularly by birds. The property is private and generally closed to the public so this would be a unique opportunity to visit this large piece of mostly undeveloped land in Newtown Square.
This event is not recommended for younger children.
This event is free, but registration is required. Register now! Birding events at Garrett Williamson tend to fill up early.
Our Guides:
Michael McGraw is a Wildlife Biologist and Ecologist. Since 2002, Michael has performed an extensive variety of reptile, amphibian, and avifaunal surveys in the Eastern and Midwestern U.S. with a strong emphasis on endangered, threatened, and species of concern. Beyond survey and research, his work as a consulting scientist includes project design, permitting, project management, and client relations, as well as writing technical reports and proposals. Michael is currently managing numerous projects and functioning as a lead biologist on a variety of Princeton Hydro projects, including wildlife surveys, ecological assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, population biology research, wetland mitigation, sensitive habitat restoration, FAA-mandated wildlife hazard management plans for airports, land management and site master planning, and energy development projects.
