Our mission is focused on bird observation, bird conservation, bird education (identification, behavior and habitat), and promoting the recording and dissemination of bird observations. Fulfilling our mission through building partnerships and a variety of robust offerings – to include field trips, lectures, programs, scholarships and more – our nearly 90-year history makes us one of the preeminent ornithological organizations in southcentral Pennsylvania. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, our mission is made entirely possible through the generous support of nearly 350 dues-paying members and donations from the community.
History of Lancaster Bird Club
The club had its beginnings in December 1937 and has been active ever since in pursuit of its goals: to record the observation of bird life in the county, to disseminate in a popular manner the result of such observations, to provide education concerning the habits and identification of birds and to secure the cultivation of public sentiment in the preservation of our native bird life. Articles of Incorporation were filed and approved by the Department of State on December 12, 1983, under the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1972.
Lancaster County’s location in South Central Pennsylvania makes it home to many diverse habitats that are attractive, not only to breeding birds, but also to migratory species. The Susquehanna River, the Furnace Hills, the Lancaster County Parks System, Octoraro Lake, Muddy Run Reservoir, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, sites owned by the Lancaster County Conservancy and the vast agricultural areas all provide excellent birding opportunities.