In Your Backyard – Black Rock Sanctuary
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Mar 24, 2009 | by Kevin Loughlin
The signs at the Black Rock Sanctuary in Chester County, PA are fun and informative. This sign discusses bird beaks on one side and bird feet on the other. It is surrounded by a replica bird nest and overlooks a wetland area.
Lisa and I have been exploring locally, something I have not done much of in recent years due to my extensive travel schedule. With travel being down a bit in this economy we have been taking advantage of my home-time to enjoy great places to bird and photograph “in our backyard” here in PA as well as NJ and DE.
On Sunday we visited a little 119 acre park in Chester County, PA called the Black Rock Sanctuary. (To get map directions, the address is 953 Black Rock Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460.) The park is dedicated to educating visitors about the geology, plants and wildlife through creative signs placed along its main trail. The local rocks, plants, birds and amphibians were all discussed along with the general habitat and ecosystems found in the region. From vernal pools to riverside trees, the signs were well written and informative.
During our walk we enjoyed Bluebirds, Phoebes, Cardinals, Robins and a host of other birds. I look forward to visiting the park again in late April and May when the neotropical migrants return! It may be a great spot to take our new PA Young Birders Club to as well!