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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/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T103000
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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/2025-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T171637
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DTSTAMP:20260506T051612
CREATED:20250911T000104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T211637Z
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SUMMARY:Ramsey Road\, Wilmington\, DE
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Parking lot off of Ramsey Rd.\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Carol Majors (484-883-8311\, carolmajors@gmail.com) \nNote: A walk along the Brandywine Creek in Delaware. The walk is about 2 miles over fairly even terrain with one stream crossing. \nDirections: Route 202 South to Rt. 92 just over the state line.  Turn right onto Route 92 then follow it as it turns to the left.  Then take the first right on to Ramsey Rd.  Look for the parking area on the right.  In GPS\, navigate to Ramsey’s Farm\, Ramsey Road\, Wilmington\, DE  The parking lot is across the street from the entrance.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/ramsey-road-wilmington-de-7/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051612
CREATED:20240901T213406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T175119Z
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SUMMARY:Turkey Point\, Elk Neck State Park\, North East\, MD
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Royal Farms at the junction of US Route 40 & MD Route 781. On the eastern side of Elkton\, on the north side of Route 40\, 7:30 a.m. \nLeader: Armas Hill (302-529-1876\, Armas@focusonnature.com) \nNote: A walk to the marsh and other habitats at Elk Landing\, the Elk River Park\, and then to the Elk Neck State Forest including the arboretum. Lastly to the Elk Neck State Park\, at the head of the Chesapeake Bay\, 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 completed around noon\, and afternoon birding may be available if people wish to continue. If so\, bring a lunch. There is a bathroom in the state park. \nDirections: Route 95 south to Delaware 896 south. Turn right on Rt. 40 to the parking lot at the intersection of Rts. 40 and 781. \nElk Neck State Park\nTurkey Point Lighthouse
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/turkey-point-elk-neck-state-park-north-east-md-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T103000
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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/2025-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051612
CREATED:20250917T134724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T134724Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Late Summer Residents & 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 lori@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\, Venmo\, or cash donations at the door. \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. \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. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips. \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-50/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
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SUMMARY:Rose Tree Hawk Watch
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrating hawks\, hopefully Broadwings will be coming through \nPlace: Rose Tree Park\, Media\, PA\, 9:00 a.m. \nLeader: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: I will be there from 9 to 4\, stop by any time to see the hawk watch and what we do.  If you get lucky\, you can be there when the Broadwings pass through; this is the time when they are coming through. Bring along a chair\, sunscreen\, and a lunch if you plan on spending some time there. \nDirections: Rose Tree Park is on Route 252\, just north of the intersection with Route 1. The watch is at the Gazebo near the south entrance of the park.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/ramsey-road-wilmington-de-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T093000
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CREATED:20240827T170926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T181613Z
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SUMMARY:Shaw's Bridge Park\, West Chester\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Shaw’s Bridge Park at 274 S. Creek Road\, West Chester\, PA. \nLeaders: Mary Bryant (mbryantvmd@gmail.com) \nNote: We will explore the trail looking for seasonal birds. This walk is about 1.5 miles and should take around 2 hours. \nDirections: Park at lot; there is a porta-potty there. \nShaw’s Bridge Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/shaws-bridge-park-west-chester-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051613
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
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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/2025-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051613
CREATED:20221011T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T174754Z
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SUMMARY:Crow's Nest Preserve\, Elverson\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Rhoda McNitt (610-213-0713\, rhodamcnitt@verizon.com) \nNote: We will explore the Creek and Chief’s Grove Trail. This will be a 2.5-mile trip with moderate walking.  We will be looking for seasonal birds. \nDirections: Park at the Visitor’s Center. \nCrow’s Nest Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-20/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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