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Today's #WildlifeWednesday feature is the Northern

Today's #WildlifeWednesday feature is the Northern Shoveler! 🦆Local birder Gina Gilliam says, "The Northern Shoveler has long, thick bill, which is how it gets its name. It prefers to nest in grassy areas away from open water. Large groups swim fast in a circle to collect food from the surface of the water by creating a funnel effect."
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🦅 Learn even MORE about the birds of Fairmount Park tomorrow during our free Virtual Birding 101 with Gina Gilliam webinar! 🔗 Register at myphillypark.org.

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March 11 @ 12:00 PM

Pathway to Freedom: Get to Know the Historic Belmont Mansion Underground Railroad Museum

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March 11 @ 12:00 PM

Pathway to Freedom: Get to Know the Historic Belmont Mansion Underground Railroad Museum