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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/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T052016
CREATED:20171030T172421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T193926Z
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SUMMARY:Walnut Lane Park/The Mill at Anselma
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \nPlace: Walnut Lane Park\, 8:30am. \nLeaders: Patty and John Werth (home: 484-985-8164\, day of walk: 215-859-1148\, Pattyww@comcast.net) \nNote: Meet at the parking lot for Walnut Lane Park.  After walking that park\, we will move next door to The Mill at Anselma \nDirections:  Walnut Lane is just off Route 401 in Chester Springs\, about ¼ mile south of The Mill at Anselma \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/westtown-lake-pa-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T052016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T211656Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh - Woodcock (and Rail) Sit
DESCRIPTION:For: Woodcock and possibly Virginia Rail \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 6:30 p.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 a donation of $5 is suggested. Donate through Paypal\, Venmo\, or make a cash donation at the door.\n \nNote: Enjoy an evening to observe one of the highlights of early spring migration. American Woodcock will be showing off their dazzling mating displays at dusk. Oh\, and a good possibility of singing Virginia Rails as well! American Woodcock are known for their elaborate courtship displays. Males will venture out into open areas after sunset and set up a display area. Birds will initially call out with their “peent” calls to announce their presence to other Woodcock. Males will then take flight circling up to 100 meters high with a combination of specialized wings creating a twittering sound as well as vocal chirping. Birds then descend in a rapid circling motion to land in the exact spot they started from. Displays can last as long as 30 minutes.\n \nPlease arrive promptly and bring a chair so you can relax and see the show! RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to attend. This will enable us to communicate about any weather-related changes and plan for the full number of attendees.\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!  For full trip details see here. Conditions could be muddy and 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-woodcock-and-rail-sit-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T052016
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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/2026-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T052016
CREATED:20260308T211207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T211207Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents & Early Spring 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-56/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T103000
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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/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260504T052016
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003459-1774513800-1774521000@westchesterbirdclub.org
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/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260504T052016
CREATED:20240901T151435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T194626Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hollow Preserve
DESCRIPTION:For: Early Spring migrants and residents \nPlace: Cedar Hollow Preserve Park Road parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Tracey & Bryan O’Leary (610-888-2225\, boleary0072@yahoo.com)) \nNote: This walk will take between 1.5 and 2 hours through meadows\, forests\, wetlands\, and streams. There are NO bathrooms. \nDirections: From Rt 202\, take a right on Matthews Drive\, a right on S Morehall Rd and then a right on E. Swedesford Road\, turn left on Church Road to parking lot on right. \nCedar Hollow Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/cedar-hollow-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T052016
CREATED:20240828T181731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T114443Z
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl of Western Chester County\, Marsh Creek State Park - NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants & residents \nPlace: Marsh Creek State Park\, Park Road parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Dorothy Bedford (609-658-1894\, db@bt9.org) \nNote: We will start out at Marsh Creek State Park and continue to Struble Lake\, Chambers Lake\, Coatesville Reservoir and other birding areas\, ending up back at Marsh Creek. Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. Minimal walking involved. \nDirections: The park is located 2 miles west of Eagle Village off of PA 100. The address is 675 Park Road\, Downingtown\, PA. Meet at the main parking lot by the (closed) snack bar. \nMarsh Creek State Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/waterfowl-of-western-chester-county-marsh-creek-state-park-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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