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Birding Expedition Bus Tour: Presque Isle

May 4 |

Saturday, May 4 | 7 am – 2:30 pm | Members: $134; Non-Members: $149 per person | Presque Isle | Transportation & Lunch from Atria’s Included

Presque Isle is a bird migration hotspot prized by birders in our region and beyond! Meet up with National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill for a morning of birdwatching. Hone your bird identification skills or learn birding basics as you explore some of western Pennsylvania’s most beautiful locations. Meet up and leave the driving to us: Bob will share his knowledge and stories from decades of birding during the ride! 
 
Important Updated Meeting Location: Arch Street will be closed on the morning of this Expedition for Pittsburgh Marathon events. To ensure that everybody has space to park and that our bus can leave on time, participants will meet at the I 279 Perrysville HOV Entrance Park and Ride. You can find more information about this location here.
 
This program is designed for ages 6 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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