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BIRDERS CAN STILL ENJOY THE PARKS
Winter is a great time to go birding at Warminster Community Park, Kemper Park, or our new open space area on Norristown Road. Although there are fewer species around, fewer leaves make it easier to see birds; it's quieter and easier to hear birdsong; snow provides a great backdrop; birds are attracted to backyard feeders; and there are a variety of species that are only around during the winter. Besides, it's a great excuse to spend some time outdoors!

Check lakes and streams for various ducks, geese and gulls. Bucks County is the best place in the U.S. to find the Lesser Black-backed Gull, and the WCP ponds are a good spot to check. Hawks are often more visible in winter (Red-tailed, Cooper's, Sharp-shinned, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel). If you live near woods, you may be able to hear Great Horned or Eastern Screech Owls at night. Woodpeckers should be fairly easy to find in the woods. House Finches, Dark-eyed Juncos, White-breasted Nuthatches, Tufted Titmice, Carolina & Black-capped Chickadees, and White-Throated, Song, and House Sparrows flock to feeders. If you have a niger seed feeder you'll attract many American Goldfinches. Field, Fox, White-crowned and Swamp Sparrows may be around grassy field edges, and you can't miss Bluejays, Mourning Doves, Northern Cardinals and European Starlings. Take a look and let us know if you see anything we haven't listed!

PLEASE DON’T FEED THE WATERFOWL!
Parks and Recreation is working with the USDA Wildlife Service to protect the health of our park birds and wildlife. Please do not feed the waterfowl (geese, ducks, gulls, etc.). Feeding these wild animals creates dependence, promotes the spread of disease and upsets the natural cycles. The birds foul our shores, pollute our water and drive away timid species. Thank you for your cooperation.

AT WARMINSTER COMMUNITY PARK (WCP)
As WCP becomes more popular, the number of residents from Warminster and the surrounding communities that enjoy this new park continues to grow. We invite everyone to visit the site, take a walk, cross country ski, bike or rollerblade, play on the playground, picnic in the pavilion or relax by the pond. This 243-acre parcel was received as a public benefit transfer (free) from the US Department of the Interior with a real estate value of over $15 million. To the residents of this community who strive to preserve open space, the value is priceless. There will never be another opportunity for this municipality to preserve such a large parcel of open space for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

Grant Update: In 2007, the Township received a $100,000 matching grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to continue our Master Site Plan development of WCP. We have been working with the Township engineers to prepare the preliminary site plans for final State approvals before work begins. Businesses interested in making donations towards any of the projects in this grant cycle (dog park, labyrinth garden, basketball courts and maintenance facility) should contact the Parks & Recreation office.

New Trail Maps Available!
There are now over 5 miles of paved trail at WCP! With the help of park volunteers, Jim Dunn & Diane Voghel, we’ve been able to create some measured trail maps for residents. Besides being posted on the bulletin board, a map can be downloaded from the Township website for personal use. These new trails bisect the park to create a multitude of walking, biking and running opportunities. Along the way, you’ll experience some hidden park treasures and enjoy much of the wildlife. Please note the posted trail signs for everyone’s safety!

Special Events At WCP
Warminster Community Park is proving to be a popular spot for community special events due to unique site attributes. In 2007, we hosted the Sport Car Club of America, Carol for Heart, Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Arrival Video filming; Craven Hall Historical Society 5K Run & Health Walk, Ivyland Peach Festival Run; Shelbie.org; Ford V-8 Specialty & Antique Car show; and Warminster Days. Organizations interested in hosting events at WCP should contact the Parks & Recreation Department or download the Special Event form from the township website: www.warminstertownship.org. Events must be presented and approved by the Park Board at their monthly meetings, so organizations should submit permit requests at least three (3) months in advance of the event.

EAGLE SCOUT PROMOTES FIT FOR LIFE TRAIL
Richard Hillier is working on his Eagle Scout project to purchase and install a fitness trail at Warminster Community Park. He is busy raising funds for this venture that will be placed around the perimeter trail and will be accessible for all. The Parks & Recreation budget will provide a partial donation for its completion. If you wish to contribute to this project, please send checks payable to “Warminster Fitness Circuit” to the Parks & Rec. Department, 1101 Little Lane, Warminster. All contributing businesses and individuals will be named on a plaque at the start of the trail.