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SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: 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. \nDirections: 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. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2023-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T110000
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SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series:  #7 – Warwick
DESCRIPTION:For: Fall migrants \nPlace: 191 County Park Rd\, Pottstown 19465\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com)\, Patty & John Werth (pattyww@comcast.net) \nNote: The Chester County Parks system has seven wonderful parks which provide excellent birdwatching opportunities.  Join us as we explore all seven of the parks\, one per month\, in 2023.\n \nOur 2023 Chester County Parks birding series ends at Warwick County Park in northern Chester County.  With meadows\, wetlands\, forest\, and a section of the beautiful French Creek\, birds abound!  Fall migration will be underway and it’s a wonderful time to get out and observe what birds are moving through our area as well as well as those that stay year-round.  Join us.\n \nThis field trip will cover 1-2 miles on mainly flat (and possibly muddy) earthen trails and will last approximately 2-3 hours.  Meet at the parking lot below the park office.  Modern restrooms are available on site.\n \nDirections: 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.\n \nWarwick Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-7-warwick/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T080000
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer Residents and Early Fall Migrants \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Mike Coulter. If you plan to attend please email the Great Marsh Institute at info@greatmarshinstitute.org to let them know to expect you. This will help them to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via Paypal or donations at the door. Note that the time has been shifted an hour later this month.\n \nNote: Join local birding expert Mike Coulter as he guides us through the Great Marsh\, an ancient periglacial marsh and the largest marsh in Southeastern Pennsylvania.\n \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but donations of any amount are welcome to support the Institute! For full trip details see here. This will be about a 3 hour walk. Conditions could be muddy and very wet so wear appropriate footwear.\n \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips.\n \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-30/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T103000
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SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: 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. \nDirections: 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. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2023-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070235
CREATED:20220926T112107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T112343Z
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SUMMARY:Turkey Point\, Elk Neck State Park\, North East\, MD
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Parking lot at end of Route 272\, MD\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Armas Hill (302-529-1876\, Armas@focusonnature.com) \nNote: A walk to Turkey Point in Elk Neck State Park\, one of the best places in the Mid-Atlantic for bird migration in the late summer and fall. Mostly songbirds and raptors. The walk should be back to the parking lot around noon. Afternoon birding may be available if people wish to continue. There is a bathroom by the lighthouse. \nDirections: Route 95 south to Maryland Route 272 south which takes you right to the parking lot. \nElk Neck State Park\nTurkey Point Lighthouse
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/turkey-point-elk-neck-state-park-north-east-md-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T083000
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SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: 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. \nDirections: 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. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2023-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T083000
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SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: 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. \nDirections: 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. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2023-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T170000
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CREATED:20201029T145053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T193334Z
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SUMMARY:Cape May\, Cape May\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Fall migrants\, warblers\, shorebirds and waterfowl \nPlace for Saturday: Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse parking lot\, 7:30 a.m. \nPlace for Sunday: Higbee Beach parking lot\, 7:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Barry Blust (610-458-5616\, barryblust@comcast.net) \nNote: Contact Barry for details. Please make your own reservations if you plan on staying overnight. \nNote: This trip involves considerable walking\, 2 to 4 miles each day\, over relatively flat terrain\, but some walking in sand will be involved. Please join us both days or either day. \nCape May Bird Observatory \nCape May Point State Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/cape-may-nj/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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