Please contact trip leader in advance if you are planning to go on a field trip.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Shark River Inlet and North Shore of New Jersey
For: Loons, grebes and other waterfowl
Place: Marina parking lot in Belmar, NJ, 9:00 a.m.
Leaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062, mercer1135@aol.com)
Note: Minimal walking involved. Bring lunch, this is an all day trip.
Directions: The Belmar Manutti Marina is at: 905 Route 35, Belmar, NJ 07719. Follow Route 35 to 10th Street where you turn left into the Marina.
Carpooling: Meet leader at the King of Prussia North parking lot between Yard House and Modell’s Sporting Goods. Departure 7:30 a.m.
Monday, January 20, 2020
Endangered Bird Species
Dr. Aaron Haines, Assistant professor of conservation biology at Millersville University and a certified wildlife biologist.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Every Thursday Morning Exton Park, Exton, PA
For: Seasonal birds
Place: Exton Park, 8:30 a.m.
Leader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park
Note: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years.
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Every Thursday Morning Exton Park, Exton, PA
For: Seasonal birds
Place: Exton Park, 8:30 a.m.
Leader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park
Note: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years.
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Warwick County Park, Chester County, PA
For: Rusty Blackbird, Swamp Sparrow and Hermit Thrush
Place: Last parking lot on the left, 9:00 a.m.
Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net and John Werth 215-859-1148)
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 100 and 23, proceed west on Rout 23 for 3.4 miles. Turn left onto County Park Road (entrance is somewhat hidden) and continue 0.3 miles to the entrance to Warwick County Park, on the left. Follow the drive to the last parking lot on the left.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Every Thursday Morning Exton Park, Exton, PA
For: Seasonal birds
Place: Exton Park, 8:30 a.m.
Leader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park
Note: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years.
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Every Thursday Morning Exton Park, Exton, PA
For: Seasonal birds
Place: Exton Park, 8:30 a.m.
Leader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park
Note: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years.
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Saturday, February 15, 2020
The Great Backyard Bird Count
For: Winter residents
Place: Your feeders and your yard, all day.
Coordinator: Carol Majors (610-399-1509, carolmajors@gmail.com)
Note: Count birds at your feeder, in your yard or any site of your choosing. Although the bird count is Feb. 14 to 17, only lists for Feb. 15 will be counted in the report. Input data into eBird.org and send to coordinator. All results must be sent to Carol by March 1. For more information, see website at Great Backyard Bird Count.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Importance of Landscape-scale Forest Bird Conservation
Dr. Jeffrey Larkin, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Indiana University of PA.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Every Thursday Morning Exton Park, Exton, PA
For: Seasonal birds
Place: Exton Park, 8:30 a.m.
Leader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park
Note: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years.
Directions: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
