About the Presentation

The Susquehanna Riverlands are the wintering grounds for many different species of songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. During this Nature Hour presentation, we’ll review the commonly seen and heard avian residents that bring life and activity to an otherwise quiet time of year. Winter birdwatching is a wonderful way to embrace the joy of nature in the chillier months, often from the comfort of your own home. We’ll discuss the ways that you can provide habitat for birds in your backyard as well as where to safely venture on Lancaster Conservancy trails and preserves to observe even more feathered friends. This presentation will also help sharpen your identification skill set in anticipation of the annual Christmas Bird Counts held locally.

About Your Presenter

Sarah Gotwols is a Lancaster County native with a passion for nature and birding. As the Volunteer Coordinator at Lancaster Conservancy, she is enthusiastic about educating the public on the importance of conservation and protection of wild spaces. Sarah has spent countless hours on both land and water, observing and learning about bird behavior and habitat, identifying avian species across local preserves, waterways, and beyond. Sarah also serves as the Secretary for the Lancaster County Bird Club and leads beginner bird walks throughout the year.

About Nature Hour

Nature Hour is a lecture series presented by Lancaster Conservancy, taking place on Thursdays throughout the winter. The one-hour virtual lectures, which include a Q&A with the expert presenter, cover a wide range of conservation, environmental, and nature-related topics impacting our community, region, and world to an audience of all ages of learners.

To find out about other events in the series please follow this link: Nature Hour Collection 2025/2026

To see recordings of past Nature Hour lectures, please visit the Conservancy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConservancy

Thank you to our incredible Annual Sponsors for their generous support!