Arctic Loons Rescued in Lower Macungie
Protected birds migrating from Arctic Circle to Virginia and Maryland beaches mistake wet asphalt for water. Look for them for the next two weeks.
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Arctic Loons Rescued in Lower Macungie
Protected birds migrating from Arctic Circle to Virginia and Maryland beaches mistake wet asphalt for water. Look for them for the next two weeks.
Two Arctic Loons trying to migrate from the Arctic Circle to the beaches of Virginia and Maryland became stranded this week when they landed on wet asphalt in Lower Macungie Township. Thinking the shiny surface was water and expecting a nice, soft landing and fish to eat, the first crash landed at the intersection of Willow and Sauerkraut lanes, and the second bird became stranded in the parking lot of Allen Distribution on Schoeneck Road. Related story: Rare Pink-Footed Goose Seen in Upper Macungie It's a problem that may happen again over the next two weeks, says Barbara Miller, a capture/transport permittee certified by the state Game Commission, as the birds try to make their way from the frozen waters of the North Pole. The problem is…
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Day Trip
Day Trip: Hawk Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary
Autumn is prime time for hiking and watching raptors migrate at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, Pa. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. September-November (check website for other months) Cost: Website: hawkmountain.org Summary: Hawk Mountain is a 2,600-acre wildlife sanctuary open year round with eight miles of trails for superb hiking in any season. It's one of the best places in North America to view the annual autumn hawk migration and was recently named one of the top 10 places to watch raptors by Audubon magazine. Hawk Mountain's website offers daily updates of wildlife sightings. The sanctuary includes a visitors center and bookshop, as well as a native plant garden.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Get Out
Get Out: Five Things to do This Weekend
Patch to the rescue! We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.
Head out this weekend to tour, shred, migrate, drink beer and fest some more, because it's never too late to fest, right? 1. Lower Macungie Historical Society Barn Tour When/Where: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17, beginning with an orientation at the Lower Macungie Township Municipal Building. The rest of the tour is self-guided. Why Go: These structures are treasures and a true piece of our local history. Unfortunately, they're disappearing. They're worth seeing. Pricing: Tickets: Adults, $15 each, two or more, $12 each; Seniors, $12 each, Under 16, $5. 2. Lower Macungie Township Document Shredding & Electronic Recycling Day When/Where: 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at the Lower Macungie Township Municipal Building. Why Go: Because you can't just …
Carl W
2:22 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Hi, In running for his very first office, State Rep, Charlie Dent promised, if elected, the $7,000.00 annual increase PA. House just approved would all go to local charities. He won - no one got a cent! People who courteously stood their ground to talk to them, got sent to jail, and heavily fined. Their crime? They wanted to meet with their Congressman So I created a petition to Rep. Charlie Dent… more ›