Top birding spots near Media | Inquirer Greater Media
Plus, voters approved a $120 million open space referendum.
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Birding is on the rise. Want to try it for yourself? We look at some top local spots. Also this week, county voters approved a $120 million open space referendum, Main Line Health has stopped accepting cash and checks as payment, plus a countywide agency has been accused of “frivolous” spending.
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Birding in densely populated communities around the region has gained popularity in recent years, driven in part by modern apps that can help users better understand the world around them.
In Pennsylvania, users of eBird — the citizen-science project created by Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology to allow birders to log the species they see and their locations — grew 66% between 2020 and 2025.
Looking for the best local spots? Birders have logged 151 species over the last five years in the Crum Creek Reservoir area, a good place to spot waterfowl like hooded mergansers and raptors like the red-shouldered hawk. It’s located near Martin Park and the Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant.
Taylor Memorial Arboretum in Wallingford has also been identified by birders as a strong choice.
💡 Community news
Delaware County voters on Tuesday approved a $120 million bond referendum to conserve open space. It gives council 10 years to issue bonds toward projects that would protect drinking water sources, wildlife habitats, wetlands, and more. It’s projected to cost less than $24 for the average household each year. See other election results here.
Speaking of the election, if you have unwanted campaign signs, you can drop them off at Rose Tree Park tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for recycling.
The state’s auditor general has accused Delaware County Intermediate Unit of “frivolous” spending, including “hundreds of thousands of dollars on retreats for executives, team-building activities for staff, [and] food any time they had a meeting.” The Inquirer’s Maddie Hanna has the details.
Main Line Health, which owns Riddle Hospital, is no longer accepting cash or checks for any transactions, including patient copays and gift shop purchases. Here’s why.
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology recently opened its $7.3 million expansion at the Walter R. Garrison College of Nursing facilities and the Walter R. Garrison Gateway to Success in Upper Providence Township, the Daily Times reports.
There will be a lane closure on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Manchester Avenue/Rose Valley Road/Yale Avenue between Baltimore Avenue and Route 320 in Nether Providence Township and Media, Rose Valley, and Swarthmore Boroughs. The milling, paving, and utility adjustment work is expected to continue through Nov. 24.
Starting today and continuing through December, Media’s Baltimore Avenue parking garage will undergo repairs, resulting in some reduced parking availability.
Middletown Township’s curbside leaf collection program is underway and will continue through Dec. 4.
Nether Providence Township is hosting a bulk trash drop-off for residents on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hepford Park and South Media Fire Station.
🏫 Schools briefing
Wallingford-Swarthmore is among the best school districts in Pennsylvania for 2027, according to the latest ranking from data firm Niche. The district came in No. 10 in the state and got an “A+” grade. Rose Tree Media also cracked the top 50, ranking No. 45 statewide and earning an “A” grade.
🍽️ On our plate
Apple cider doughnut season is here. Main Line Today rounded up spots to score the treat, including Linvilla Orchards, which also sells them at Wolff’s Apple House on weekends.
🎳 Things to do
🍖 Food Truck Frenzy: Linvilla Orchards will have over two dozen food trucks on hand, serving everything from barbecue to bacon on a stick. There will also be music, face painting, and pony rides. ⏰ Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Linvilla Orchards, Media
🪩 Delco Dance Night: Hit the dance floor as a DJ plays popular tunes from the 1970s to now. ⏰ Saturday, Nov. 7, 7-10 p.m. 💵 $25.50 📍 Park Avenue Community Center, Swarthmore
🎤 Joe Conklin and the City Rhythm Orchestra: The comedian will be accompanied by a nine-piece orchestra for this sports-themed show. ⏰ Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. 💵 $65-$105 📍 Media Theatre
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