Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve
Eighteen acres of wetland built on the site of the old BoRit asbestos plant, cleaned up and turned into a stroller-friendly loop around a fenced pond. Wood ducks, herons, and a chimney-swift tower give the birders something to watch at dusk.
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