September 27, 2025 8:30 AM –11:30 AM
Birding Expedition: Powdermill Avian Research Center
Powdermill Avian Research Center, the field station of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, is located just 1.5 hours east of Pittsburgh in the Ligonier Valley and has been in operation for more than 60 years. Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill helped operate the bird banding station at Powdermill for almost 30 years. Join Bob to see a wide variety of migratory birds (like warblers, thrushes, vireos, and flycatchers) up close with an experienced bird bander – watching as researchers record valuable data. Plus, learn about the important research conducted at Powdermill that is helping scientists understand migratory birds and their conservation needs.
