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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T074500
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SUMMARY:White Clay Creek\, Newark\, DE
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Wedgewood Rd. parking lot\, 7:45 a.m. \nLeader: Bob Murray (610-644-5440\, rmurraymmi@gmail.com) \nNote: The walk will be on an abandoned railroad bed\, along the banks of White Clay Creek\, which forms a section of the Mason-Dixon trail. We will cover a total distance of about 3 miles. There will be bathroom facilities at the Nature Center\, which is at the midpoint of the walk. We will finish up before noon. \nNote: The park charges a fee of $8 per vehicle. \nDirections: Call leader for directions if not carpooling. \nCarpooling: Meet at Painters Crossing\, PA\, on the northwest corner of US Routes 1 and 202. Departure time 7:00 a.m. \nWhite Clay Creek
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/white-clay-creek-newark-de-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T184712
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SUMMARY:Stroud Preserve\, Chester County\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer residents\, butterflies\, etc. \nPlace: Stroud Preserve parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Armas Hill (302-529-1876\, Armas@focusonnature.com) \nNote: Trip is an approximately two- to three-hour walk covering about 2 miles with some moderate hills. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take Route 162 west for about 2 miles and turn left onto North Creek Road. The parking lot is on the right. \nStroud Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/stroud-preserve-chester-county-pa-10/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
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CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003465-1778142600-1778149800@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/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T184712
CREATED:20240901T163350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T205155Z
UID:10001719-1778313600-1778328000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:ChesLen Preserve
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Newlin Township Maintenance Building  8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Cathy Huneke (610-368-2275\, cathyhuneke@hotmail.com) \nNote: From NLT building\, we will walk the fields and woods\, with some hills. We will walk the Purple Trail\, about 3 miles. There is NO bathroom on site. \nDirections: The Newlin Twp Bldg parking lot (1751 Embreeville Rd Coatesville PA 19320) is west of West Chester\, on PA Rte 162\, directly across from the marsh. \nCheslen Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/cheslen-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T184712
CREATED:20240901T163559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T170440Z
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SUMMARY:First State National Historic Park (formerly Ramsey Road)\, Wilmington\, DE
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Smith Bridge Parking Lot\, 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. \nDirections: Route 202 South to Smithbridge Road. Turn right onto Smithbridge Road. Turn left onto Brandywine Creek Road.  The parking lot is .3 miles on the right. GPS coordinates are 39°49’59.7″N 75°34’29.7″W.  In Google Maps\, navigate to “Smith’s Bridge Parking Lot\, FSNHP Parking”.  It is a large parking lot\, and we will meet at the south end.  New restrooms have been installed in the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/ramsey-road-wilmington-de-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
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CREATED:20171030T184436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T220944Z
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SUMMARY:Fortescue Beach and Belleplain State Forest\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, migrants \nPlace: Multiple Cumberland County hotspots\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Bruce Piecukonis (610-247-2205\, Pterodroma@comcast.net) \nNote: We will visit locations in the state forest and along Delaware Bay looking for passerine migrants and shorebirds. Bring along a lunch. \nDirections: Meet at Wawa at the intersection of NJ Routes 47 and 347 (3904 NJ-47\, Dorchester\, NJ 08316). NOTE: this is a full-service Wawa. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/e-b-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T083000
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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/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
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SUMMARY:E.B. Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, herons \nPlace: Forsythe NWR Headquarters\, 8:00 a.m.  \nLeaders: Bruce Piecukonis (610-247-2205\, Pterodroma@comcast.net) \nNote: Meet at Forsythe at 8:00 a.m. Minimal walking involved. Bring a lunch\, this is an all day trip. \nDirections: Meet at the refuge headquarters parking area (800 Great Creek Rd\, Galloway\, NJ 08205). \nE.B. Forsythe NWR\, NJ
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/e-b-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
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CREATED:20260504T155609Z
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UID:10003516-1779004800-1779015600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Spring Migrants \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 7:00 a.m. \nLeader: TBD.  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 a local birding expert who will guide 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-58/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T103000
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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/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T184712
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003468-1779957000-1779964200@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/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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