Bird Walk Along the Wissahickon (Part 3) with Troy Bynum

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Get to know the birds of Wissahickon Valley Park through this four-part guided bird walk series, hosted by Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC in partnership with Friends of the Wissahickon. Participants will learn practical tips for identifying common species and gain insight into how different birds use the park’s diverse habitats throughout the seasons. Attend the full series to follow the changing landscape over time, or join a single hike—everyone is welcome. Difficulty: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Parking: There should be plenty of free street parking along Grakyn Lane, Sequoia Road, and other neighborhood streets. Bathrooms: There will not be bathrooms available along our route. Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer from Philadelphia, PA. Troy’s work focuses on capturing and showcasing the remarkable colors, intricate patterns, and rich textures that are abundant throughout the natural world. Troy’s work has been published by Discovery Warner Bros., the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Grid Magazine, Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, The Chestnut Hill Local, and other regional publications. Troy is also an avid birder and experienced guide, leading regional and international birding tours with Hillstar Nature, Delmarva Birding Weekends, DC Bird Alliance, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and TB Wildlife Photography LLC to name a few organizations. Troy also volunteers as Field Trip Chair for Liberty Bird Alliance where he coordinates and often leads domestic and international birding trips for the members. Troy currently lives in Montgomery County with his wife and daughter and loves spending his free time with them birding, hiking, biking, or playing bird-themed board games. Need some binoculars for our hike? We’ve got you covered! Email [email protected] to reserve a pair. You can preview the birds we might see on eBird! Save the date for all four parts of this hike series: Saturday, May 9 at 8 AM: Andorra Meadow Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8 AM: Cresheim Trail Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9 AM: Houston Meadow Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10 AM: Valley Green Inn Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified, hikes may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Attendees are advised to bring water and wear closed-toed shoes and anticipate trails with various terrains including grass, gravel, and/or asphalt sections. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at [email protected]. Visit www.fow.org for updates. Register below!