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Canoeing & Fishing at The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge |
8601 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia
19153
Tel: (215) 365-3118
Fax:
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"Darby Creek - The 4.5 mile segment of Darby Creek
that flows through the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is unique
and scenic. It winds through the largest freshwater marsh in Pennsylvania,
which allows canoeists to see a variety of plants and animals. The
refuge waters are tidal and navigable only within 2 hours before and after
high tide."
"We invite
you to take the following canoe tour of the Refuge! As you enter
the creek at the canoe launch, you may see Canada geese feeding in the
fields or a northern harrier (marsh hawk) soaring over the marsh. In the creek, you
may see the eastern painted turtle or the state-endangered red-bellied
turtle sunning on a log or rock. Hooded mergansers, pintails, shovelers
and mallards are a few of the ducks that you may pass. Least bitterns,
great egrets, black-crowned night herons and yellow warblers are among
the species which nest on or near the refuge. Muskrats, opossum, deer and
raccoons are present as well, though some may be more readily seen at night.
In spring, you will be treated to an array of wildflowers and migrating
birds. By late spring and through the summer, the young birds will
fledge and mature. In the fall, the influx of migrants is repeated.
Even in winter, there is wildlife to see."
Call our Visitor Contact Station (215-365-3118)
for more information.
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III. For Teens / A. Extra Curricular Activities / Clubs and Classes Outside of School / Summer Camps and Classes /
III. For Teens / A. Extra Curricular Activities / Sports and Performing Arts /
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