Wildlife & Birding

A red-tailed hawk sits on top of a tree branch with green leaves.

Morris Arboretum & Garden’s natural areas include wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along the Wissahickon Creek. These areas provide a great habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and birds year-round. There are resident birds, as well as migrating raptors and warblers to see. Additionally, Tree Canopy Walk gives you a chance to look for birds on the tree canopy: a great vantage point for viewing birds at treetop level.

A bald eagle sit on top of the bare branches of a tree set against a dusky blue sky.

Wildlife and Bird Checklists

Check for the most common wildlife sightings on iNaturalist 
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Check for the most common bird sightings on eBird Hotspot
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Seasonal Birds at Morris
List compiled by Ruth Pfeffer

Birds of the East Coast

Self-Guided Tour

Take a self-guided tour of the wetlands where many notable birds have been sighted. Get the Guide.

Trips, Classes, and Events

There are a number of bird watching classes that appeal to beginners and experts alike, offered through our Education department. See our current offerings.