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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

  • Address: 86th St. and Lindbergh Blvd., Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
  • Phone: 215/365-3118; 215/567-2473 bird-watching information
  • heinz.fws.gov

Fodor's Review:

More than 280 species of ducks, herons, egrets, geese, gallinules, and other birds have been spotted at this 1,200-acre preserve, the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. There are 10 mi of foot trails, an observation deck, and boardwalks through the wet areas. The refuge is also home to fox, deer, muskrat, turtles, and frogs. An environmental education center has a library, classrooms, and permanent and changing exhibits on wetlands, natural history, and regional wildlife. Bird-watchers can prepare for their visit by calling for recent sightings. The refuge is convenient to I-95, which you can pick up from Penn's Landing. Call for directions.

  • Cost: Free
  • Open: Refuge, daily dawn-dusk; visitor center, daily 8:30-4
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