BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Chester Bird Club - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:West Chester Bird Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Chester Bird Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001597-1710405000-1710412200@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/2024-03-14/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20240301T165004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T171250Z UID:10001642-1710095400-1710099000@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh - Woodcock (and Rail) Sit-NOTE DATE HAS CHANGED 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 donations are always welcome via our Paypal\, Venmo\, or cash donations at the door. \nNote: Come join us to enjoy an evening to observe one of the highlights of early spring migration. American Woodcock will be showing off their dazzling mating displays. 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. \nPlease arrive promptly and bring a chair so you can relax and see the show! \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 a donation of $5 is suggested. For full trip details see here. Conditions could be muddy and 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-woodcock-and-rail-sit/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001596-1709800200-1709807400@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/2024-03-07/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230714T200217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T152656Z UID:10001561-1709580600-1709587800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Thailand – Birding in Phetchaburi Township and Beyond DESCRIPTION:John Mercer \nJohn details his 2023 trip of February 15 to 22 to Thailand\, describing his birding in Phetchaburi Township\, and touching Kaeng Krachen National Park and the Coast. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/title-tbd-4/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001595-1709195400-1709202600@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/2024-02-29/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001594-1708590600-1708597800@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/2024-02-22/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20240205T202753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T203015Z UID:10001639-1708243200-1708254000@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \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 our 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-35/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001593-1707985800-1707993000@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/2024-02-15/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001592-1707381000-1707388200@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/2024-02-08/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230714T200149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T213934Z UID:10001560-1707161400-1707168600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Bling For Birds: An Overview of Songbird Banding DESCRIPTION:Victoria Sindlinger \nLongtime volunteer bander Victoria Sindlinger will share the process and importance of migratory songbird banding. We will learn about what questions bird banding can answer\, as well as walk through the entire process from capture to data-gathering to release.\n \nVictoria has enjoyed nature and in particular birds from a very young age. She is a devoted volunteer at Rushton Woods Preserve\, where she has been participating in both songbird and saw-whet owl banding since 2015. In September of 2021\, Victoria had the honor of joining the eBird review team in September 2021 for Philadelphia County. Of all her birding interests\, she is particularly fervent about conservation\, especially in regards to educating the public on how bird collisions with glass can be prevented. This passion led to the creation of “Hope in the Night\,” which is an art installment honoring birds and their power to inspire change. Most recently\, to extend her outreach efforts for conservation\, Victoria has begun working toward a wildlife permit to own and handle raptors for educational purposes. Outside of all things birds\, she also enjoys social dancing\, travel\, leather working\, and opera.\n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/title-tbd-3/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001591-1706776200-1706783400@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/2024-02-01/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001590-1706171400-1706178600@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/2024-01-25/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20240111T153558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T153558Z UID:10001638-1705824000-1705834800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Fall Migrants & Early Winter Residents \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 our 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-34/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001589-1705566600-1705573800@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/2024-01-18/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001588-1704961800-1704969000@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/2024-01-11/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230714T200909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T211541Z UID:10001563-1704742200-1704749400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Manayunk Peregrines DESCRIPTION:Judy Stepanaskie \nThe story of the peregrine falcons nesting in the steeple of St. John the Baptist RC Church in the Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia. \n  \nJudy has always loved nature and the outdoors and even spent a year as an intern at a nature center but didn’t start birding until she was in her 40’s. She was there on the Green Lane Bridge over the Schuylkill River in Manayunk when the two peregrines were first spotted in February 2011\, and has been watching them ever since. She was nicknamed the ‘Peregrine Godmother’ in an article by Mike Weilbacher\, formerly the Director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.\n \nJudy bought a camera to photograph the peregrines and is now an avid photographer as well as an avid birder. Her photos of the peregrines have been shown on WPHL 17 and in the Philadelphia Inquirer. They have also been published in Mike Weilbacher’s 2023 book: Wild Philly – Explore the Amazing Nature in & around Philadelphia\, Timber Press\, and Bernard S. Brown’s 2022 book: Exploring Philly Nature – A Guide for All Four Seasons\, Temple University Press.\n \nJudy received an undergraduate degree from West Chester State College and worked as a chemist. She later went on to earn a master’s degree in environmental science from Drexel University. She then went into the field of Occupational Health and Safety\, working as an Industrial Hygienist until she retired in 2015.\n \nSince retiring Judy has been active in bird conservation. She is the co-chair of the PA Audubon Council’s Renewable Energy Committee and was honored by the Wyncote Audubon Society in Dec. 2022 with the Edward Hicks Parry award for her work with this committee. She is a fellow of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and has also been active with Bird Safe Philly.\n \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/title-tbd-11/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001587-1704357000-1704364200@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/2024-01-04/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231228T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001586-1703752200-1703759400@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/2023-12-28/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001585-1703147400-1703154600@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/2023-12-21/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20231214T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T192637Z UID:10001637-1702800000-1702810800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Fall Migrants & Early Winter Residents \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 our 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-33/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001584-1702542600-1702549800@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/2023-12-14/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001583-1701937800-1701945000@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/2023-12-07/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230714T195958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T212022Z UID:10001558-1701718200-1701725400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Budget World Birding DESCRIPTION:Ross Gallardy \nRoss Gallardy grew up in Pennsylvania but has travelled the world extensively searching for birds. He specializes in self-guided expeditions on a reasonable budget\, and will share with us some of his most memorable birding experiences as well as his strategies for planning his expeditions. Traveling to far-flung corners of the globe with a backpack and strong determination\, Ross has seen more than 7\,600 of the world’s 10\,625 bird species\, including a new species he discovered in Tanzania in 2021.\n \nRoss lives in Chester County with his wife and birding companion Melissa\, and their new little baby birder born last fall.\n \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/title-tbd/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001582-1701333000-1701340200@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/2023-11-30/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231123T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10003511-1700728200-1700735400@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/2023-11-23/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230714T192637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T232336Z UID:10001549-1700508600-1700515800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Frosty Forests and Frozen Fields:  Winter Birrrding in Ontario DESCRIPTION:Wayne Laubsher\n  \nGoing north in the winter for birdwatching?  Yes!  It’s quality more so than quantity as this program highlights the various far northern specialty bird species that appear in Ontario and even the northeastern U.S. during certain winters.  Irruptive species of raptors and finches\, wintering northern species of waterfowl and gulls\, and the occasional western vagrants will be covered.  Where and when to find them and reasons why they show up so far south of their normal range will also be discussed.  The emphasis of the program will be on the areas of southern and eastern Ontario and also a few nearby areas in Quebec. \n  \nWayne is the Clinton County compiler for the PA Birds publication and a member of the Lycoming Audubon Society board as well as the Northcentral PA Conservancy Technical Committee. He also coordinates the Audubon CBC centered in the Lock Haven area. He is a native of the Lock Haven area in Clinton County\, residing in Swissdale. Some of Wayne’s recent work was as a bio aide for the PA Game Commission. Since 2019 he has been the Mosquito Disease Control Coordinator for Centre\, Clinton\, and Clearfield Counties conducting WNV surveillance. Wayne also bands owls and hummingbirds in his spare time. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/frosty-forests-and-frozen-fields-winter-birrrding-in-ontario/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001581-1700123400-1700130600@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/2023-11-16/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20231106T192921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T193027Z UID:10001636-1699776000-1699786800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Fall Migrants & Early Winter Residents \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 our 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-32/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001580-1699518600-1699525800@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/2023-11-09/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230714T202118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T202118Z UID:10001571-1699299000-1699306200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Endangered Species & Erie Bird Observatory at Presque Isle State Park  DESCRIPTION:Mary Birdsong\n  \nJoin Erie Bird Observatory’s Mary Birdsong\, who will introduce us to EBO’s mission and programs and provide a recap of the 2023 nesting season for endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers and Common Terns at Gull Point\, Presque Isle State Park. She will also share general information about birding the park. \n  \nMary Birdsong is co-founder and Lead Shorebird Monitor for Erie Bird Observatory. She has been monitoring shorebirds\, particularly Piping Plovers since 2015. She active in Presque Isle Audubon\, is also a freelance writer and artist. She shares her home with her husband Mike Plyler and two gray tabby cats\, and is the proud Busia to three granddaughters.  \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/endangered-species-erie-bird-observatory-at-presque-isle-state-park-2/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001579-1698913800-1698921000@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/2023-11-02/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001578-1698309000-1698316200@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/2023-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230928T002121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T002312Z UID:10001635-1697961600-1697972400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Fall Migrants & Early Winter Residents \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 or 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.\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-31/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001577-1697704200-1697711400@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/2023-10-19/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230714T192854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T181515Z UID:10001550-1697484600-1697491800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:NO MEETING THIS WEEK DESCRIPTION: URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/endangered-species-erie-bird-observatory-at-presque-isle-state-park/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001576-1697099400-1697106600@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/2023-10-12/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230202T172928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T193804Z UID:10001531-1696896000-1697846399@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:River of Raptors - Veracruz\, Mexico with Pronatura DESCRIPTION:For: Raptors especially the migration of Swainson’s Hawks plus local and migrating birds of Central Mexico. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote1:  The primary target of this trip is to view the amazing raptor migration in Veracruz\, Mexico. This is the count site for the “River of Raptors”\, the largest raptor migration in the world. Swainson’s Hawks make up the majority of the migrants but many other hawk species will be moving with them. Besides going to the hawk watches\, local guides from Pronatura (the nonprofit that runs the raptor counts in Veracruz) will take us to several other locations to find birds. Some of these are Juan Angel beach\, Villa Rica Lagoon\, the Quiahuixtlan ruins\, Highlands of Perote\, and Las Barrancas\, a grassland and wetlands. A visit to the Museum of Anthropology of Xalapa and boat trip on la Antigua river are included. Some of the birds that may be found include Aplomado Falcon\, Blue Mockingbird\, Bearded Wood-partridge\, Blue-capped Motmot\, Green Jay\, Elegant Euphonia\, Red Warbler\, Golden-browed Warbler\, Crescent-chested Warbler\, Lucifer Hummingbird\, Mexican Violetear\, Mountain Trogon\, Olivaceus Woodcreeper\, Black-headed Nightingale Thrush\, Yellow Headed Parrot\, Lineated Woodpecker and Canivet’s Emerald. \nNote2: This trip will be limited to 12 participants and has a minimum of 6 participants. Costs will be dependent on the number of participants. Early registration with the leader is important. If you are interested in doing this trip\, even if you are not sure\, please let the leader know as soon as possible so we save the correct number and mix of rooms before they sell out. There is time to cancel the reservations if you change your mind\, but may not be a chance to add any if you decide to go last minute. \nNote3: Price range estimate. The price includes hotels\, food and drinks except alcohol and transportation. It does not include tips for the guides\, driver or maids if you are so inclined. Needless to say\, I would like to get this to 10 people\, it is a fantastic trip\, that you can learn more about on May 1 when I give my presentation Veracruz\, The River of Raptors with Hawk Mountain to the WCBC. If you have any interest in raptors\, this is a trip you should do at least once in your lifetime.\n10-12 people Single: $2900\, Double $2700\n8-9 people: Single 3500 Double $3300\n6-7 people: Single $4700 Double $4400 \nThe Veracruz River of Raptors Success Story\nVeracruz River of Raptors URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/river-of-raptors-veracruz-mexico-with-pronatura/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001575-1696494600-1696501800@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/2023-10-05/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230727T180928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T181239Z UID:10001572-1696275000-1696282200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Leave the Leaves and Dive Into Shade Gardening Instead DESCRIPTION:Pat Sutton \nEvery-day gardeners who transition into wildlife gardening often have a hard time rethinking the many tasks they’ve tackled for years\, tasks that are highly hazardous to the very wildlife they are working so hard to attract and benefit. Pat Sutton will open your eyes to a world of life hidden in fallen leaves\, which to her are anything but leaf “litter.” She will uncover the secret lives of butterflies and moths\, bumble bees and other beneficial pollinators\, salamanders\, fireflies and so much more through the winter months\, all tucked safely in and under leaf litter. As late winter and early spring arrive\, she will showcase the many native wildflowers that so easily bust through the deepest leaf litter and light up shade gardens throughout her yard. \n  \nPat Sutton lives near Cape May\, New Jersey\, the world renowned migratory crossroads that is famous for its hawk\, owl\, songbird\, shorebird\, dragonfly\, and Monarch butterfly migration. She has keenly studied the natural world for over 30 years. \n  \nPat and her husband Clay’s landmark book\, Birds and Birding at Cape May (Stackpole Books\, 2006)\, is the in-depth result of their efforts over many years documenting and protecting the migration and the hometown that they so love. Pat and Clay Sutton together have co-authored How to Spot Butterflies (1999)\, How to Spot Hawks & Eagles (1996)\, and How to Spot an Owl (1994)\, all published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. \n  \nPat has been a working naturalist since 1977\, first for the Cape May Point State Park and then for 21 years with New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory\, where she was the Naturalist and Program Director (1986 to 2007). Pat has a Masters Degree from Rowan University in Environmental Education and an undergraduate degree in Literature from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Today\, Pat is a free-lance writer\, photographer\, naturalist\, educator\, lecturer\, tour leader\, and wildlife habitat / conservation gardening educator. Pat is a passionate wildlife habitat gardener and advocate for butterflies\, moths\, bees (all pollinators)\, birds\, dragonflies\, frogs\, toads\, and other critters. Pat has taught about wildlife-friendly and native plant gardening for over 30 years. Sutton’s own wildlife garden is a “teaching garden” featured in many programs\, workshops\, and garden tours. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/leave-the-leaves-and-dive-into-shade-gardening-instead/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20201029T145053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T193334Z UID:10001321-1696059000-1696179600@westchesterbirdclub.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001499-1695889800-1695897000@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/2023-09-28/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001498-1695285000-1695292200@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/2023-09-21/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220926T112107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T112343Z UID:10001526-1695110400-1695110400@westchesterbirdclub.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001497-1694680200-1694687400@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/2023-09-14/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230830T052609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T053046Z UID:10001573-1694332800-1694343600@westchesterbirdclub.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230302T031959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T134412Z UID:10001542-1694332800-1694343600@westchesterbirdclub.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001496-1694075400-1694082600@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/2023-09-07/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001495-1693470600-1693477800@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/2023-08-31/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220926T111825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T111825Z UID:10001524-1693155600-1693166400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Bucktoe Common Nighthawk Watch\, Kennett Square\, PA DESCRIPTION:For: Migrating Nighthawks \nPlace: Bucktoe Preserve parking lot\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 5:00 p.m. \nLeader: Larry Lewis – Early Bird Tours (484-340-7672\, earlybirdtours@comcast.net) \nNote: The Bucktoe Common Nighthawk watch goes from Aug 23 to September 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring picnic dinner and drinks and enjoy the show. \nDirections: From Kennett Square\, take Union Street south of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a left. The entrance is on the left at 432 Sharp Road. Look for the “BCP” sign. Upon entering driveway\, make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see. Follow gravel road to the pavilion and parking area. \nBucktoe Preserve URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bucktoe-common-nighthawk-watch-kennett-square-pa-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230302T031614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T154924Z UID:10001541-1692986400-1692993600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series: #6 – Black Rock Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:For: Summer Residents \nPlace: 953 Black Rock Road\, Phoenixville\, PA 19460\, 6:00 p.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. \nVisiting the 6th park in the series\, Black Rock Sanctuary\, in the evening gives us the opportunity not only to observe birds that are settling in for the night\, but also to watch for those that are just getting started. For example\, this is the time of the year that common nighthawks can often be seen swooping through the skies at dusk\, and young eastern screech owls are learning to sing. Our partnership with Chester County Parks and Preservation allows us to be in the park beyond closing time for this field trip\, much of which will take place on the paved loop trail which is fully accessible to those with mobility challenges. \nThis outing will cover about a mile on paved and natural surface trails and will last approximately 2 hours. A portable restroom is available on site. \nBlack Rock Sanctuary URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-6-black-rock-sanctuary/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001494-1692865800-1692873000@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/2023-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001493-1692261000-1692268200@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/2023-08-17/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001492-1691656200-1691663400@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/2023-08-10/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001491-1691051400-1691058600@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/2023-08-03/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001490-1690446600-1690453800@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/2023-07-27/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001489-1689841800-1689849000@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/2023-07-20/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220926T111315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T111445Z UID:10001523-1689685200-1690113600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Bicknell’s Thrush\, Vermont Boreal Specialties & Maine Coast DESCRIPTION:For: Bicknell’s Thrush\, Boreal Chickadee\, Canada Jay\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, coastal alcids\, and (hopefully) pelagics. \nPlace: TBD \nLeaders: Michael Blust (802-345-8612\, mhblust@gmail.com) \nNote1:  The primary target for this trip is the Bicknell’s Thrush. We will join banders from The Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) atop Mt. Mansfield on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning to hopefully see this thrush in the wild and in the hand. Following this we head to the northeast area of Vermont\, known as the Northeast Kingdom\, to try for any boreal specialties that may still be evident despite it being mid-breeding season when they tend to be quieter. Moose Bog will be our place of focus. Finally we head to the coast of Maine for breeding birds such as Common Eider and Black Guillemot . If the schedule works out we will do a whale-watch/pelagic trip with the possibility of seeing Atlantic Puffins\, shearwaters\, and other near-coastal pelagics. \nNote2: This trip will be limited to 10 participants. Early registration with the leader is important. If you are interested in doing this trip\, even if you are not sure\, please let the leader know as soon as possible so we save the correct number and mix of rooms before they sell out. There is time to cancel the reservations if you change your mind\, but may not be a chance to add any if you decide to go last minute. \nDirections: TBD \nBicknell’s Thrush\nMoose Bog\nMaine Birding Trail: Pelagics and Whales URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bicknells-thrush-vermont-boreal-specialties-maine-coast/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001488-1689237000-1689244200@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/2023-07-13/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230302T030950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T203157Z UID:10001540-1689060600-1689067800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series: #5 – Exton Park DESCRIPTION:For: Summer Residents \nPlace: 132 Church Farm Ln\, Exton\, PA 19341\, 7:30 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 \nFor the 5th location in our 2023 birding tour of Chester County’s Parks\, we will visit Exton Park\, one of the most heavily birded locations in the county. Come before work or camp or chores and join us to watch the early birds catch their worms.\n \nThis outing will cover 1-2 miles on natural surface trails and will last approximately 2 hours.\n \nRestrooms are available on site at the Chester Valley Trail trailhead parking area\, where we will meet.\n \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 then take the first left onto Church Farm Lane. The road dead ends at the parking lot for the Chester Valley Trail trailhead\, where we will meet.\n \nChester Valley Trail\nExton Park URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-5-exton/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220925T221854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T221854Z UID:10001521-1688839200-1688850000@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:WCBC Annual Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:For: Good times! \nPlace: 100 Hadfield Road\, Downingtown\, PA\, 6:00 p.m. \nHost: Sandy Moser (610-269-8124\, semoser@yahoo.com ) \nNote: Covered dish picnic. Bring food to share\, tableware and lawn chair.\nCall or email Sandy if you plan to attend. \nDirections: From Route 30\, go North on Route 340 until Rt. 340 turns left and Bondsville Rd. goes left (340 is Bailey Rd.) Take Bondsville Road past Bondsville Mills Park.  At the next intersection\, Bondsville Rd. goes right and Hadfield Rd is straight across.  Sandy’s place is on the corner on the left side of Hadfield Rd.  On the right side is a grassy area inside of a low stone wall.  Go to the end of the wall\, turn into the grassy area to park.  From Route 322\, turn south on Bondsville Rd.  Turn right onto Hadfield RD. where Bondsville takes a left turn\, park behind the wall. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/wcbc-annual-summer-picnic/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001487-1688632200-1688639400@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/2023-07-06/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001486-1688027400-1688034600@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/2023-06-29/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230615T120105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T120435Z UID:10001546-1687676400-1687687200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Summer Residents \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 7:00 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 or donations at the door. Note that the time has been shifted an hour earlier 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-28/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001485-1687422600-1687429800@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/2023-06-22/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001484-1686817800-1686825000@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/2023-06-15/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230608T000949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T001013Z UID:10001483-1686213000-1686220200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA-Canceled Due to Poor Air Quality 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-exton-park-exton-pa/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10003510-1686213000-1686220200@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/2023-06-08/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220825T205119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T011942Z UID:10001446-1685993400-1686000600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Members' Photos DESCRIPTION:Coordinated by Luc Jacobs. If you have photos to contribute see below. \n– Make sure to label each photo with the bird species name and the location where the photo was taken. This can be done by including the info in the filename or by providing a separate list of the photos with this info. \n– Get the pictures in electronic format to Luc Jacobs by Monday May 15th (earlier is appreciated) \n– You can use any of the following methods to share the files: \n– upload the pictures to Dropbox and email the link to jacobsluc52@yahoo.com\n– upload the pictures to WeTransfer and email the link to jacobsluc52@yahoo.com\n– mail a thumb drive to Luc Jacobs\, 511 Annadale Drive\, Berwyn PA 19312\n– hand over a thumb drive to Luc Jacobs on any of the coming bird walks (contact Luc to know whether he will be participating in a specific walk)\n– email Luc at jacobsluc52@yahoo.com or call Luc at 610-644-8285 (home) or 484-706-1999 (cell) to discuss an alternative method \n \nNOTE: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/members-photos-3/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220925T215157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T022732Z UID:10001511-1685865600-1685874600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series: #4 – Hibernia DESCRIPTION:For: Summer residents \nPlace: Pavilion #4\, 1 Park Rd\, Coatesville\, PA 19320\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Kris Debolt and Peter Wade (215-219-5637\, wadedeb@verizon.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 4th location is Hibernia County Park\, home to woods\, fields\, and the 94-acre Chambers Lake.  We will meander through the park’s various habitats searching land\, water\, and sky for passerines\, waterfowl\, raptors\, and more.\n \nThis outing will cover about 2 miles on earthen trails and will last approximately 2-3 hours. Restrooms are available on site at pavilion #4\, where we will meet.\n \nDirections: From Downingtown\, take Route 30 bypass west to exit for Route 82 north. Exit ramp\, go left on Rt. 82 to the top of the hill then take a left onto Cedar Knoll Rd. Proceed about 1.9 miles to second park entrance on left #790. DO NOT go to #720 which is the first entrance to the park.\n \nHibernia Park URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/hibernia-park-coatesville-pa/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001482-1685608200-1685615400@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/2023-06-01/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001481-1685003400-1685010600@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/2023-05-25/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230502T193817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T193817Z UID:10001545-1684652400-1684663200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Spring Migrants \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 7:00 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 or donations at the door. Note that the time has been shifted an hour earlier this month. \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-27/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001480-1684398600-1684405800@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/2023-05-18/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230212T122629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T124417Z UID:10001536-1684179000-1684186200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Cassatt Preserve: The Headwaters of Birding at the Upper Main Line YMCA DESCRIPTION:Club Member Brian Quindlen \nThe Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn\, Pennsylvania is unlike most other YMCAs. It is situated on a 54-acre campus in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Twenty of these acres contain the Cassatt Preserve\, which is part of the first conservation easement in the state of Pennsylvania. This property contains a unique history for both the habitats and the people who have enjoyed it over the last century. Serving first as a summer estate\, then a Norbertine monastery\, and finally a YMCA\, this property would eventually be home to a robust youth birding program and environmental education center. This program is a tribute to history of the habitats\, people\, and birds that make this property special. \n  \nBrian “BQ” Quindlen is an avid birder\, photographer\, digiscoper\, and educator from Malvern\, Pennsylvania. As a Pennsylvania state certified K-6 elementary school teacher and K-12 environmental educator\, BQ connects students with nature in a formal education setting. Also\, BQ is the leader of the Garnet Valley Trailblazers nature program\, an environmental education club and summer camp that takes students from first through twelfth grade birding.\n \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-cassatt-preserve-the-headwaters-of-birding-at-the-upper-main-line-ymca-2/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230302T025733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T203403Z UID:10001539-1683964800-1683975600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series: #3 – Nottingham DESCRIPTION:For: Spring migrants \nPlace: 150 Park Rd\, Nottingham\, PA 19362\, 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 \nThe site for the 3rd  park in our series\, Nottingham County Park boasts some of the most unique natural features in the park system. Located in southern Chester County near the Maryland border\, this park protects a globally rare ecosystem comprised of serpentine rock\, oak-pine barrens\, savannahs\, prairies\, and many unique plants\, which in turn harbor a wide variety of birds\, some of which reliably breed here but very few other places in the county.\n \nThis outing will cover 1-2 miles on gently sloping natural surface trails and will last approximately 2-3 hours.  Restrooms are available on site at the park office\, where we will meet.\n \nNottingham Park URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-3-nottingham/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001479-1683793800-1683801000@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/2023-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220925T211414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T144157Z UID:10001505-1683619200-1683630000@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Chambers Lake\, Chester County\, PA DESCRIPTION:For: Summer residents\, butterflies\, etc. \nPlace: Chambers Lake parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: \nNote: Trip is an approximately two- to three-hour walk covering about 2 miles with some moderate hills. \nDirections: Take the Rt. 30 by-pass to the exit for Rt. 82. At end of the ramp go left and proceed to the first light. A Turkey Hill market should be on the left. Make a left at this light which should be Rt. 340. Follow Rt. 340\, West Kings Highway about 2.1 miles.  Turn right on Wagontown Rd.  Stay on Wagontown Rd. until you get to Chambers Lake. \nChambers Lake URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chambers-lake-chester-county-pa/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220925T211201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T180509Z UID:10001504-1683448200-1683460800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Birding by Ear\, Hibernia Park\, Coatesville\, PA DESCRIPTION:For: More advanced practice at birding by ear \nPlace: Hibernia Park parking lot by pond on Lion Head Rd.\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: We will walk along the creek to picnic tables where we will review the birds heard\, then return. The total walking is about 0.4 miles\, but the session can take up to two hours. \nDirections: From Downingtown\, take Route 30 bypass to Route 82 north (left turn). At the next left\, turn onto Route 340 west. Go about 1.5 miles and turn right onto Wagontown Road. Follow Wagontown Road around to Park Road. (Be careful\, at one point it seems Wagontown ends in a tee\, but it continues to the right. Turn right onto Lyons Head Drive (between the pillars with lion faces on them.) Follow Lyons Head Drive until you see the pond on the right\, the parking area is after the pond. \nHibernia Park URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/birding-by-ear-hibernia-park-coatesville-pa-4/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001478-1683189000-1683196200@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/2023-05-04/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220825T204538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T211523Z UID:10001444-1682969400-1682976600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Veracruz\, The River of Raptors with Hawk Mountain DESCRIPTION:Club member John Mercer\n  \nA review of the trip I took with Hawk Mountain and ProNatura to view the River of Raptors in Veracruz\, Mexico. A chronological travel log of what we did and what we saw\, with pictures of birds\, sites and interesting critters\, but mostly birds. A terrific trip especially for raptor lovers\, but we also did a lot of other birding and some cultural visits\, making this a well rounded and delightful trip. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-18/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001477-1682584200-1682591400@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/2023-04-27/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230402T110337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T110337Z UID:10001544-1682233200-1682245800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Spring Migrants \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 7:00 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 or donations at the door. Note that the time has been shifted an hour earlier this month. \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-26/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001476-1681979400-1681986600@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/2023-04-20/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220825T204421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T211403Z UID:10001443-1681759800-1681767000@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird. DESCRIPTION:Katie Fallon\n  \nVultures are often overlooked\, underappreciated\, and unloved\, despite the vital roles they play in healthy ecosystems. Worldwide\, vultures are primarily scavengers; they can help stop the spread of disease by quickly and efficiently removing dead animals from the landscape. Unfortunately\, due to poisoning\, direct persecution\, habitat loss\, and other threats\, vultures are more likely to be threatened or endangered than any other group of raptors. But in the Western Hemisphere\, Turkey and Black Vultures counter this trend and are increasing in number. Based on Katie Fallon’s recent book\, this fun presentation will explore the life and times of the noble Turkey Vulture\, including its feeding\, nesting\, and roosting habits\, migratory behaviors\, and common misconceptions. Katie will also discuss what it’s like to be up-close-and-personal with Turkey and Black Vultures through her work with the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-17/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20201015T174332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T180331Z UID:10001293-1681545600-1681554600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Birding by Ear for Beginners\, Hibernia Park\, Coatesville\, PA DESCRIPTION:For: Learning the basics of birding by ear \nPlace: Parking lot by Pavilion #5 at Hibernia Park\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: This trip is geared to beginner birders who would like to start to learn how to improve their birding skills by birding by ear. There will be a discussion of the basics followed by a short 0.6 mile walk over even terrain followed by a refresher of the birds heard on the walk. Trip will be between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nDirections: From Downingtown\, take Route 30 bypass to Reeceville Road exit (Brandywine Hospital). Turn left at end of exit ramp\, turn right onto Reeceville Road. Follow Reeceville Road until it crosses Route 82 and becomes Cedar Knoll Road. Follow Cedar Knoll Road to the second park entrance on the left. Turn left. Pavilion 5 is the first pavilion on the left. \nHibernia Park URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/birding-by-ear-for-beginners-hibernia-park-coatesville-pa/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001475-1681374600-1681381800@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/2023-04-13/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230302T023420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T132141Z UID:10001538-1680940800-1680951600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series: #2 – Springton Manor Farm DESCRIPTION:For: Early Spring migrants \nPlace: 860 Springton Rd\, Glenmoore\, PA 19343\, 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 second location is Springton Manor Farm\, part preserve and part farm and home to many types of bird-friendly habitats across its 300 acres. Of note here are centuries-old oak and maple trees\, and a thriving Purple Martin colony during the summer.\n \nThis trip will cover about 2 miles on rolling natural surface trails and will last approximately 2-3 hours. Restrooms are available on site at the Great Barn\, where we will meet.\n \nDirections: Take Rt. 322 West through Guthriesville\, take a soft right onto Springton Road at traffic light\, Cross Highspire Road\, continue .5 miles to park entrance on right.\n \nSprington Manor Farm URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-2-springton-manor-farm/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001474-1680769800-1680777000@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/2023-04-06/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220825T204338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T222844Z UID:10001442-1680550200-1680557400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Papua New Guinea: A Pilgrimage across the Pacific\, for Birds and Family DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dorothy Bedford\n  \nWhen Dorothy Bedford’s sister started writing up her WWII family trilogy\, based on her parent’s diaries and letters\, Dorothy hadn’t dreamed of visiting PNG\, where her father was an Army officer under MacArthur. As she got drawn into her sister’s research\, the opportunity to visit in the guise of birdwatching became compelling.  Last August\, Dorothy visited Port Moresby and the Western Highlands with P.I.B for Birds-of Paradise and other specialties. She’ll share photos and stories. \n  \n \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-16/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220910T201450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T152807Z UID:10001500-1680429600-1680436800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:eBird101: How and Why to use eBird DESCRIPTION:For: eBird class and walk \nPlace: Welkinwier\, 1368 Prizer Rd\, Pottstown\, PA\, 10:00 a.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (mercer1135@aol.com) and Patty Werth (home: 484-985-8164\, day of walk: 215-859-1148\, Pattyww@comcast.net) \nNote: eBird is a global birdwatching and citizen science project run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that not only contributes to the scientific database\, but has become a powerful personal tool that birdwatchers can use to keep track of bird sightings\, manage bird lists\, photos\, and audio recordings\, see real-time maps of species distribution\, and find places to go birding. This approximately 2-hour program will be divided into two parts.  A classroom session will be held first where instructors will help you get started on eBird and go over best practices for using the website and the mobile app.  Following that there will be a short birding field trip during which we will practice using eBird\, so please bring binoculars if you have them.   The classroom portion of this program will take place under an accessible pavilion and will be held rain or shine. If you are planning on using eBird on your phone\, please have the mobile app (which is free) downloaded before you arrive. We are expecting to have wifi available during the program\, so if you use a laptop you may want to bring that also. Accessible restrooms are available on site. \nMeet in the visitor parking lot west of the main entrance. \nNote: This is a joint program with Valley Forge Audubon Society\, all are welcome. \nDirections: Route 100 N towards Pottstown. Turn left on Prizer Rd\, Welkinwier will be on the left in about 0.8 miles. \nWelkinwier \n  URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/waterfowl-of-western-chester-county-marsh-creek-state-park-4/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001473-1680165000-1680172200@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/2023-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001472-1679560200-1679567400@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/2023-03-23/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220825T204249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T210143Z UID:10001441-1679340600-1679347800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Do birds prefer or avoid invasive non-native plants when nesting and feeding? DESCRIPTION:Ian Stewart – Ornithologist working at the Delaware Nature Society.\n  \nThis presentation describes an experiment conducted recently in southeastern PA where most of the invasive non-native plants were removed from 10 woodland plots but left in place in 10 comparable plots to see if it affected their use by nesting birds. It also describes an observational study conducted in the fall to see if insect-eating birds prefer to feed in native or non-native plants. These results will be of interest to anyone involved in restoring habitat for bird conservation. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-15/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20230306T193917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T194431Z UID:10001543-1679209200-1679221800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents & Early Spring Migrants \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 7:00 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 or donations at the door. Note that the time has been shifted an hour earlier 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. \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-25/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001471-1678955400-1678962600@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/2023-03-16/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001470-1678350600-1678357800@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/2023-03-09/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220825T204211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T001733Z UID:10001440-1678131000-1678138200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:A Fascination With Birds: Photographs from Avian Hotspots DESCRIPTION:Laura Densmore is a second generation photographer. Her father ground his own lenses and built his own cameras during the depression. From a very young age she absorbed his lessons on composition and attention to detail. \n  \nLaura lives in Pennsbury\, Chester County. She has traveled to numerous locations in search of birds. She has photographed: puffins on Skellig Michael and the Snaefellnes Peninsula in Iceland\, various auks on St. Paul’s Island\, which is closer to Siberia than to mainland Alaska\, and gannets on Bass Island in Scotland. \n  \nCloser to home\, she travels yearly to Florida for large wading birds\, to south Texas for warblers and other migrating travelers\, Arizona for desert birds as well as takes images out her back window. \n  \nShe has studied with: Alan Murphy\, Greg Downing\, Ron Rosenstock and taken intense instruction from Rick Holt in Photoshop. \n  \nHer avian work tends to be portraiture and bird behavior in natural settings. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-14/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001469-1677745800-1677753000@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/2023-03-02/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170851 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001468-1677141000-1677148200@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/2023-02-23/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001467-1676536200-1676543400@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/2023-02-16/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20230205T161600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T161600Z UID:10001533-1676188800-1676199600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \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 or 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-24/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001466-1675931400-1675938600@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/2023-02-09/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220825T203648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T190644Z UID:10001438-1675711800-1675719000@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Southeast Arizona's Most Wanted Birds DESCRIPTION:Luke Safford – Director of Engagement & Education for the Tucson Audubon Society \n  \nElegant Trogon\, Red-faced Warbler\, Montezuma Quail\, Violet-crowned Hummingbird…many of us remember the first time we saw one—whether in real life or in the pages of our Sibley or Golden Guide. We’ll discuss what makes birding in the Tucson area so amazing and how to go about planning your first (or next) trip to the Sonoran Desert and Sky Islands of Southeast Arizona. \n  \nLuke’s responsibilities include overseeing the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival\, field trips and event programs\, the Tucson Audubon Nature Shop\, and student education opportunities. He started birding and keeping a lifelist when he was six years old in Washington State thanks to his grandparents. His favorite place to bird is at Sweetwater Wetlands where he’s been leading a weekly walk with Tucson Audubon since he moved to Tucson in January 2015. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-12/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001465-1675326600-1675333800@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/2023-02-02/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001464-1674721800-1674729000@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/2023-01-26/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001463-1674117000-1674124200@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/2023-01-19/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20230108T145640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T145640Z UID:10001530-1673769600-1673780400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \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 or 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-23/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001462-1673512200-1673519400@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/2023-01-12/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001461-1672907400-1672914600@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/2023-01-05/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220825T203802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T154538Z UID:10001439-1672687800-1672695000@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:How Birds Made Us Human DESCRIPTION:Rob Fergus \nPeople have been living and interacting with birds since before we were human. Many of the behaviors that we take to be inherently human—including walking upright\, using tools\, language\, writing\, music\, dance\, sewing\, pottery\, home building\, and flight—were perfected by birds long before we became human. This presentation looks at the shared history of humans and birds and how we may have became human by copying these behaviors from birds in our shared environment. \n  \nRob Fergus studies human-bird interactions and received his Ph.D. in geography from the University of Texas at Austin in 2008. Rob is the former executive director of Travis Audubon Society\, founder of the Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory in Austin\, Texas and former National Audubon Senior Scientist for Urban Bird Conservation. He currently teaches geography and environmental studies at Rowan University and is the past president and current vice-president of the Birding Club of Delaware County. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-13/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001460-1672302600-1672309800@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/2022-12-29/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001459-1671697800-1671705000@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/2022-12-22/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001458-1671093000-1671100200@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/2022-12-15/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20221201T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T184658Z UID:10001529-1670745600-1670756400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \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 or 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-22/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001457-1670488200-1670495400@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/2022-12-08/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220825T202240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T210446Z UID:10001437-1670268600-1670275800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Bird Collision Problem in Philadelphia DESCRIPTION:Keith Russell – Program Manager for Urban Conservation for Audubon Mid-Atlanti\n  \nBirds have been colliding with buildings and other human structures since the 19th century and much of the work that has been done historically to help us understand the phenomenon was done in Pennsylvania\, and this includes pioneering research conducted in Philadelphia by the DVOC during in the 1890s. This talk will review what we have learned about the problem in Philadelphia and what has been done in recent years in Philadelphia to address it. \n  \nKeith Russell is based in Philadelphia where he works on a variety of bird conservation issues including bird collisions with human structures\, birds and nocturnal lights\, non-native plants\, and migration stopover habitat. His work uses education\, monitoring\, research\, advocacy\, mitigation work\, and habitat restoration to improve conditions for birds in ways that have also broadened engagement in the environmental movement. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-11/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001456-1669883400-1669890600@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/2022-12-01/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20130914T185330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T220230Z UID:10000010-1669536000-1669568400@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Focus on Photography trip: Conowingo Dam\, MD DESCRIPTION:For: Photography\, eagles\, and waterfowl \nPlace: Parking area below dam\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: John McNamara (484-782-4820\, jmckayak@gmail.com) \nNote: We will be looking for eagles and other birds in the area with a focus on photography.  There will be a short walk of about 1 mile on a flat trail along the river.  This trip is weather dependent.  Bring lunch; this is an all-day trip. \nDirections: Take US Route 1 south over the Conowingo Dam.  Turn left at the first road\,  Shuresville Road and go about 1/2 mile.  Make a hard left on Shures Landing Road and go to the parking lot at the end of the road. \n  URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/focus-on-photography-trip-conowingo-dam-md/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20221027T155738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T160323Z UID:10001455-1669278600-1669285800@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA - No walk on Thanksgiving 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001574-1669278600-1669285800@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/2022-11-24/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220825T200129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T200746Z UID:10001435-1669059000-1669066200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Microbiota-mediated Behavior in Wild Birds DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Houtz – PhD Candidate at Cornell University \nEmerging evidence has revealed that gut microbiota (the microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract) are essential for a wide array of host physiological functions in birds. But can gut microbiota influence the behavior of the host? This talk will discuss the potential for gut microbiota to influence the behavior of birds and how avian behavior can influence gut microbiota diversity. Our speaker\, Jenn Houtz\, will share results from her PhD work investigating this bidirectional relationship between behavior and gut microbiota in tree swallows. \n  \nJenn Houtz is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and a Cornell Presidential Life Sciences Fellow. Jenn received her B.S. in Animal Behavior from Millersville University of Pennsylvania\, where she studied the development of gut microbiota in starlings and worked as an assistant on a project studying the social behavior of wire-tailed manakins in Ecuador. Her research interests include microbial ecology\, stress physiology\, behavioral ecology\, and ornithology. As a first-generation student\, she is also passionate about mentoring undergraduate researchers\, teaching\, and science outreach. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. \n  URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/stress-physiology-in-tree-swallows-official-title-is-tbd/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001454-1668673800-1668681000@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/2022-11-17/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20221108T203908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203908Z UID:10001528-1668326400-1668337200@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:The Great Marsh DESCRIPTION:For: Fall Migrants & Early Winter Residents \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 or 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-21/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220909T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z UID:10001453-1668069000-1668076200@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/2022-11-10/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T170852 CREATED:20220825T200338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T155202Z UID:10001436-1667849400-1667856600@westchesterbirdclub.org SUMMARY:Here a Sparrow\, There a Sparrow: Identifying those Little Brown Birds in the Weeds DESCRIPTION:R. Craig Hensley – Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department \nAmong the challenges birders find in the field are the LBJ’s\, those nearly identical (to the untrained eye) Little Brown Jobs\, or the many sparrows found across North America. However\, with effort and an eye for detail\, our native sparrows can be readily learned and through that discovery\, their subtle beauty\, enjoyed. Join birder\, educator and biologist Craig Hensley of Texas — yes\, Texas\, for a look at the sparrows not only of Pennsylvania\, but also take a peek into their diversity in Texas. And yes\, have your field guide handy\, for you will be challenged at the end! \n  \nCraig Hensley is a life-long educator\, naturalist and professional biologist. He has been a birder since plucking cherries from the backyard tree for his mother’s cherry pies\, competing with robins for their deliciousness in his home state of Iowa. He has worked as an Interpretive Naturalist and educator from Minnesota\, Iowa and Nebraska\, to Kansas\, Missouri and most recently\, Texas. He has a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management and a M.S. in Zoology with an emphasis on birds. His experience with Pennsylvania\, while limited\, is memorable — he remembers tall trees\, lots of trees from one end of the state to another. One of his bucket list goals is to visit Hawk Mountain during migration. Craig is a father to two grown children (one a birder\, one coming along ever so slowly) and five beautiful grandchildren. \n  \nNote: Due to circumstances this meeting will be held only on Zoom. Signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-10/ CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR