For: Eagles, swans and other waterfowl Place: Elkton, MD, 8:00 a.m. Leaders: Bruce Piecukonis (610-354-9471, Pterodroma@comcast.net) and Tony Fernandes (610-647-7868, Jets741@verizon.net) Note: There will be a short walk of about 1 mile over flat terrain. Bring lunch, trip is an all day trip. Directions: Meet at the Burger King parking lot at the intersection of […]
For: More advanced practice at birding by ear Place: Hibernia Park parking lot by pond on Lion Head Rd., 8:30 a.m. Leaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062, mercer1135@aol.com) and Judy White (610-429-1409, jwhite133@comcast.net). Note: This trip is geared for everyone who would like to practice and improve their birding by ear skills. We start the day with […]
For: Spring migrants/possible Gray-cheeked Thrush. On second walk: Hooded Warbler and possible Kentucky Warbler Place: Fernbrook parking lot, 8:00 a.m.. For GPS use 1954 St. Peters Road Pottstown, PA Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1148) Note: Coventry Woods is part of Hopewell Big Woods, and 153 species of birds have been recorded […]
For: Migrants and local birds Place: Goose Run Park / Sly Fox Brewery, 8:00 a.m. Leader: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1148) Note: Goose Run Park (Douglass Township, Berks County) consists 82.5 acres of open space and wooded trails which provide habitat for a variety of species including Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark. This township-owned park […]
For: Migrants and local birds Place: Coventry Woods / Hidden River Brewery, 5:00 p.m. Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1149) Note: Join us for a bird walk in the dense woodland forests of Coventry Woods, a North Coventry Township park which is part of the Hopewell Big Woods. Over 150 species of birds have been […]
For: Migrants and local birds Place: Union Meadows Park (East) / Fork & Ale, 8:00 a.m. Leaders: Patty Werth (484-985-8164, pattyww@comcast.net) and John Werth (215-859-1148) Note: Union Meadows Park near Birdsboro is located in the Union Township Recreation area. This level area along the Schuylkill River consists of wooded riparian areas, fields, a vernal pool, and contains […]
For: Fall migrants Place: Willisbrook Preserve Parking lot, Line Road, 8:30 a.m. Leader: Sue Lucas (610-647-4779, sue.lucas@comcast.net) Note: Owned by Natural Lands Trust, it includes over 20 acres of Serpentine Barrens. We will explore the diverse variety of birds and plants. This is a half day trip with about 2 miles of walking over fairly […]
For: Fall migrants Place: Barrett's Meadow, 10:00 a.m. Leader: John Mercer (484-459-2062, mercer1135@aol.com) Note: 1 to 1.5 hour trip. The walk is about 1 mile on a reasonably flat terrain. This trip is open to all levels of birders, but will focus on helping the beginning birders improve their skills. The Meadows are a portion […]
For: Fall migrants, warblers, shorebirds and waterfowl Place for Saturday: Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse parking lot, 7:30 a.m. Place for Sunday: Higbee Beach parking lot, 7:00 a.m. Leaders: Barry Blust (610-458-5616, BarryBlust@comcast.net), and John McNamara (610-383-0979, JMcNamara@wcupa.edu) Note: Contact Barry for details. Please make your own reservations if you plan on staying overnight. Note: […]
For: Florida birds and migrants Place: Central Florida, all week March 10-19, 2020 Leader: John Mercer (484-459-2062, mercer1135@aol.com) and Sue Killeen (610-888-6950, mypuffins@gmail.com) Note: This ten day trip will be focused on local Florida birds and early migrants. A van will be rented and rooms arranged for the group, but this will make participation limited, so please notify leader […]
For: American Woodcock Place: Park & Ride Route 113N, 6:30 p.m. Leader: Holly Merker (610-733-4392 , HCybelle@aol.com) Note: This is a joint trip with BCDC. Please check with leader in advance regarding weather conditions. Directions: Meet at Park & Ride, Lionville, PA. Look for Park & Ride signs after turning from Route 100 onto 113 […]
For: Spring migrants, butterflies, etc. Place: Stroud Preserve parking lot, 8:00 a.m. Leaders: Barry Blust (610-458-5616, barryblust@comcast.net) Note: Trip is an approximately two- to three-hour walk covering about 2 miles with some moderate hills. Directions: From West Chester, take Route 162 west for about 2 miles and turn left onto North Creek Road. The parking […]