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Eisenhower National Historic Site
Birds
A fledgling American robin
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A fledgling American robin

Over 100 bird species occur in the park during some time of the year. Bird species commonly seen include red-tailed hawks, barred owls, eastern bluebirds, and barn swallows. The occasional bald eagle is sometimes seen passing through. The park is part of the Freedom Township Grasslands and it has been designated an Important Bird Area by the state of Pennsylvania and the National Audubon Society due to its habitat for loggerhead shrikes, short-eared owls, and upland sandpipers.

 

Related Information:
Important Bird Area Program in Pennsylvania

Comprehensive Inventory Program for Birds at 6 Pennsylvania National Parks, 2001

David Eisenhower  

Did You Know?
President Eisenhower named Camp David after his grandson. Despite all his renovations to the official presidential retreat, Eisenhower preferred to spend his time 18 miles down the road at his Gettysburg Farm.

Last Updated: December 14, 2006 at 10:24 EST