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SUMMARY:My Big Year Birding
DESCRIPTION:Patty Rehn \nA big year of birding requires unique drive and dedication. To be competitive\, you must be ready to go out in all kinds of weather\, willing to drop everything in pursuit of rarities\, and able to chase birds in crazy places at crazy times. \n  \nIn 2013\, Patty Rehn decided to participate in the Bob Billings Big Year\, sponsored by the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC). She was determined to top the leaderboard in birding the “Billings” territory in Pennsylvania\, New Jersey\, and Delaware. There was no Telegram or Discord social media at that time\, and she was working full-time as a teacher in Philadelphia\, but she martialed every resource to find more than 350 bird species including some amazing rarities for the region. \n  \nIn a lively presentation\, Patty Rehn shares the highs and lows\, challenges and adventures associated with her big year of birding. Tune in to discover what it takes to be part of the quest to see as many bird species as possible in 365 days. \n  \nAn avid birder for more than 20 years\, Patty is a longtime naturalist at Rancocas Nature Center\, NJ\, and member of the all-women “Raven LunaChicks” World Series of Birding team. In addition to birding\, she enjoys photography\, hiking\, crafting\, reading\, and traveling the world to see more birds! Patty lives in Burlington County\, NJ\, with her partner Steve\, turtle Magnus\, a cat\, and many critters in her wildlife-friendly yard. \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/my-big-year-birding/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T103000
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SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning-3/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190130Z
CREATED:20221011T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190130Z
UID:10001527-1791621000-1791630000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Crow's Nest Preserve\, Elverson\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 19520\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Rhoda McNitt (610-213-0713\, rhodamcnitt@verizon.com) \nNote: We will explore the Creek and Chief’s Grove Trail. This will be a 2.5-mile trip with moderate walking.  We will be looking for seasonal birds. \nDirections: Park at the Visitor’s Center. \nCrow’s Nest Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-20/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260928T185513Z
CREATED:20251007T123123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T185513Z
UID:10003506-1791705600-1791716400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Late Summer Residents & Fall Migrants \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Mike Coulter. If you plan to attend please email the Great Marsh Institute at lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to let them know to expect you. This will help them to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via Paypal\, Venmo\, or cash donations at the door. \nNote: Join local birding expert Mike Coulter as he guides us through the Great Marsh\, an ancient periglacial marsh and the largest marsh in Southeastern Pennsylvania. \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but donations of any amount are welcome to support the Institute! For full trip details see here. This will be about a 3 hour walk. Conditions could be muddy and very wet so wear appropriate footwear. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips. \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-51/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T100000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190356Z
CREATED:20230707T154501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190356Z
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SUMMARY:Waterloo Mills Preserve\, Devon\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants\, local fall birds and sparrows \nPlace: Waterloo Mills Preserve\, Devon\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Kevin Fryberger (Natural Resource Manager for Brandywine Conservancy\, kfryberger@brandywine.org) \nNote: Kevin will give a brief introduction about the property and lead us around this beautiful private preserve of 170 acres in the heart of the Main Line.  It contains wildflower meadows\, marshes\, mature woods and over a mile of the meandering Darby Creek.  The preserve is owned by the Brandywine Conservancy.  It will be an easy 2 mile walk and we’ll be especially looking for late fall migrants and sparrows\, with a possible chance for Lincoln’s Sparrow. \nDirections: GPS coordinates of the entrance on South Waterloo Road: (40.0248571\, -75.4186609).  Drive carefully down the narrow gravel road for about 1000 feet and you will reach the parking lot.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
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SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning-3/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151906Z
CREATED:20260809T202004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151906Z
UID:10003523-1792438200-1792445400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Chickadee hybridization and Cognition
DESCRIPTION:Prof Amber Rice\, Lehigh  University \nWhen hybridization occurs\, selection against hybrids can maintain species barriers. Learning and memory can be important for fitness in many species\, but whether cognition is impacted by hybridization is not well understood. Black-capped and Carolina chickadees naturally hybridize\, and also rely on learning and memory to cache and retrieve food as an adaptation for overwinter survival. My research on wild-caught adult chickadees indicates that hybrid chickadees show reduced spatial memory\, which persists even after we standardized diet and rearing environment. Much of this reduction in memory may be explained by genetic incompatibilities\, but our work also suggests that chickadee gut microbiomes may be influencing their cognition. \n  \nAmber completed a BA at the College of Wooster in Ohio\, followed by a PhD at the University of North Carolina. She first began working with birds during her postdoc at Uppsala University in Sweden. Amber started her faculty position at Lehigh University in 2011. Across her career\, Amber has worked with study systems including plants\, spiders\, toads\, and birds\, but her interests have always centered around understanding how biodiversity arises and is maintained. \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/chickadee-hybridization-and-cognition/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
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UID:10003539-1792657800-1792665000@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-3/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T191255Z
CREATED:20220925T213133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191255Z
UID:10001507-1792830600-1792861200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:E.B. Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, herons \nPlace: Forsythe NWR Headquarters\, 8:30 a.m.  \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: Meet at Forsythe at 8:30 a.m. Minimal walking involved. Bring a lunch\, this is an all-day trip. Carpooling will be from Painter’s Crossing.  We will leave at 7:00a.m. \nDirections: Call leader for trip details\, carpooling and directions. \nE.B. Forsythe NWR\, NJ
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/e-b-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260919T165326Z
CREATED:20241009T103630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T165326Z
UID:10001755-1793174400-1793188800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Birding in Downingtown: River Station Loop and Lloyd Park
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: River Station Drive\, Downingtown\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Bel Broadley\, Nancy Artus (123nancynicole@gmail.com)\, Allison Barnes \nNote: We will start at the new River Station development and walk the River Station Loop Trail that includes pond\, woodland and riparian habitats. Then we will drive to Lloyd (dog) park that includes meadow\, riparian and woodland habitats.  Both locations have plenty of parking. Total walking will be about 1 mile on flat\, unpaved ground. Bathrooms are available at Lloyd Park and at the Wawa across from River Station. Expect unleashed dogs at Lloyd Park. Total time 3-4 hours. Participants can easily leave at any time. \nDirections:  From the intersection of 322 and Boot Rd\, take River Station Drive (NOT River Station Blvd) and turn left at the STOP sign. Park in the large parking lot on the far south side of the complex.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-43/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003540-1793262600-1793269800@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-3/2026-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151912Z
CREATED:20260809T202219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151912Z
UID:10003524-1793647800-1793655000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Real James Bond
DESCRIPTION:Jim Wright \nJim Wright\, long-time “Bird Watcher” columnist for The Bergen Record and other New Jersey newspapers\, will speak about his book The Real James Bond\, the story behind the noted naturalist/adventurer from Philadelphia and the world’s greatest identity theft \n  \nFeatured are the genuine James Bond’s iconic Birds of the West Indies\, his solo Caribbean expeditions — and his enduring connection to Ian Fleming. \n  \nJim’s other books include The Screech Owl Companion\, The Nature of the Meadowlands\, Jungle of the Maya\, and Hawk Mountain. In his spare time\, he spies on peregrine falcons for the state of New Jersey. He is the coordinator for the fall migration at the State Line Hawk Watch on the Hudson River. \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-real-james-bond/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003541-1793867400-1793874600@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-3/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T194511Z
CREATED:20211010T211652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T194511Z
UID:10001410-1794040200-1794049200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Valley Forge Park - Pawlings Farm Area
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and local fall birds \nPlace:  Pawlings Farm Parking area\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Bruce Piecukonis (610-247-2205\, Pterodroma@comcast.net) \nNote: We will explore trails through fields and along the Schuylkill River looking for fall residents and migrants. This will be a 2.5-hour trip with moderate walking. \nDirections: From Route 202\, take 252 north about 2.5 miles to Route 23. Turn left on Route 23. Go about 1.5 miles\, turn right on Ferry Lane\, then right on Pawlings Road. Go about 1 mile\, turn right at Pawlings Farm sign. Park on lot after farm house. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/valley-forge-park-pawlings-farm-area/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T093000
DTSTAMP:20260911T225638Z
CREATED:20240629T164634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T225638Z
UID:10001646-1794295800-1794303000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Shaw's Bridge Park\, West Chester\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Shaw’s Bridge Park at 274 S. Creek Road\, West Chester\, PA\, 7:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Mary Bryant (mbryantvmd@gmail.com) \nNote: We will explore the trail looking for seasonal birds. This walk is about 1.5 miles and should take around 2 hours. \nDirections: Park at lot; there is a port-a-potty there. \nShaw’s Bridge Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/shaws-bridge-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003542-1794472200-1794479400@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-3/2026-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151535Z
CREATED:20260809T202322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151535Z
UID:10003525-1794857400-1794864600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:What Can We Learn From Our Feathered Friends’ Feces?
DESCRIPTION:Prof Jennifer Uehling \nThough most people bemoan the presence of bird poop\, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Dr. Jenny Uehling will explore what we can learn from bird feces\, covering topics such as DNA sequencing to identify bird diet and microplastic identification and quantification. Understanding what birds are eating\, and how it can expose them to potentially helpful nutrients or harmful pollutants\, allows us to better understand the relationship between diet\, survival\, reproductive success\, and bird declines. \n  \nDr. Jenny Uehling is an assistant professor at West Chester University. She received her PhD in Ecology from Cornell University and her BS in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Chicago. She studies bird behavior\, with a focus on foraging ecology. \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003543-1795077000-1795084200@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-3/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003544-1796286600-1796293800@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-3/2026-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T225521Z
CREATED:20250831T210625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T225521Z
UID:10001302-1796459400-1796468400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:George Lorimer Nature Preserve\, Malvern\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Lorimer Preserve parking lot\, 1379-1529 N. Valley Road\, Malvern\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Sue Vanasse (484-459-4189\, hsvanasse@verizon.net) \nNote: The preserve has almost 88 acres of open space with trails through meadows and woodlands.  This will be approximately a 1.5 mile walk and should take about 2.5 hours. There is parking but no bathrooms on site. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take 202 North to the 252 Paoli exit.  Turn left onto Swedesford Road and continue for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto North Valley Road. The entrance is in a quarter of a mile on the right. \nGeorge Lorimer Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/george-lorimer-nature-preserve-malvern-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T153352Z
CREATED:20260928T153352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T153352Z
UID:10003601-1796671800-1796679000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:TITLE: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD \nTBD \n  \nBio TBD \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:20261210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003545-1796891400-1796898600@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-3/2026-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003546-1797496200-1797503400@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-3/2026-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260903T200041Z
CREATED:20211010T212658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T200041Z
UID:10001413-1797552000-1797638399@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Elverson Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, Friday\, any time from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinators: Jim Cook (610-587-7545\, jim@elversonsupply.net) \nNote: Contact coordinator early for questions or to let him know of your interest so that sector assignments and leaders can be identified.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/elverson-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20260903T200312Z
CREATED:20211010T212522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T200312Z
UID:10001412-1797638400-1797724799@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:West Chester Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, any time Saturday\, from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinator: Merle Tanis (973-271-0464\, Merlet146@gmail.com) \nNote: Contact coordinator early for questions or to let her know of your interest so that sector assignments and leaders can be identified. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/west-chester-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261224T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003547-1798101000-1798108200@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-3/2026-12-24/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20260903T200547Z
CREATED:20130915T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T200547Z
UID:10000013-1798243200-1798329599@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Valley Forge Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, Saturday\, any time from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinator: Vincent Smith (484-410-1157\, nyctea34@aol.com) \nNote: This annual event includes teams of birders surveying eleven sections within a prescribed 15-mile diameter circle\, the center of which is the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.  Beginning and experienced birders are welcome.  Section leaders will notify past participants. New volunteers please register by Dec. 17 to be assigned to a team.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/valley-forge-christmas-census/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20260903T200925Z
CREATED:20211010T213348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T200925Z
UID:10001415-1798329600-1798415999@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Western Chester County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, Sunday\, any time from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinator: TBD \nNote: Contact coordinator early for questions or to let him know of your interest so that sector assignments and leaders can be identified. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/2220/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003548-1798705800-1798713000@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-3/2026-12-31/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T145414Z
CREATED:20210928T150623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T145414Z
UID:10001408-1798963200-1798995600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Waterfowl of Western Chester County\, Marsh Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants & residents \nPlace: Marsh Creek State Park\, Park Road parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Dorothy Bedford (609-658-1894\, db@bt9.org) \nNote: We will start out at Marsh Creek State Park and continue to Struble Lake\, Chambers Lake\, Coatesville Reservoir and other birding areas\, ending up back at Marsh Creek. Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. Minimal walking involved. \nDirections: The park is located 2 miles west of Eagle Village off of PA 100. The address is 675 Park Road\, Downingtown\, PA. Meet at the main parking lot by the (closed) snack bar. \nMarsh Creek State Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/waterfowl-of-western-chester-county-marsh-creek-state-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T153008Z
CREATED:20260809T202621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T153008Z
UID:10003527-1799091000-1799098200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Africa's Great Migration
DESCRIPTION:Shirley Klein \nTBD \n  \nBio TBD \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/birds-of-africas-great-migration/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003549-1799310600-1799317800@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-3/2027-01-07/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003550-1799915400-1799922600@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-3/2027-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003551-1800520200-1800527400@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-3/2027-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003552-1801125000-1801132200@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-3/2027-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T150017Z
CREATED:20211010T212209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T150017Z
UID:10001411-1801296900-1801328400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Barnegat Light S.P. and E.B. Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Harlequins\, eiders\, loons and other waterfowl \nPlace: Barnegat Light State Park. Meet at Barngegat Light Borough Hall\, 8:15 a.m. \nLeader: Dorothy Bedford (609-658-1894\, db@bt9.org) \nNote: There will be a walk of about 1.5 miles between the dunes to observe the end of the jetty. Brigantine is a fee area (per car); bring your National Park Service “Eagle Pass”. Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. \nDirections: Meet at Barnegat Light Borough Hall\, 10 E 7th St\, Barnegat Light\, NJ 08006. Follow NJ Route 72 onto Long Beach Island. Turn left onto Long Beach Island Blvd. Go about 7 miles to 7th Street on right. Please make a rest-stop at Wawa\, 370 NJ Rt 72\, Manahawkin (approach from East Bay Ave. Plan 30 minutes to Barnegat Light from Wawa). Forsythe NWR Visitor Center address: you MUST use 800 Great Creek Rd\, Galloway NJ or Google will steer you 30 miles wrong. \nCarpooling: If so\, meet at Gateway Shopping Center\, 125 Swedesford Road\, Wayne (junction of 202 and 252). Departure time is 5:45 a.m. (Estimated return no later than 5 p.m.) \nBarnegat Light \nEBForsythe \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/barnegat-light-and-e-b-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151708Z
CREATED:20260809T203249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151708Z
UID:10003533-1801510200-1801517400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Listening In: Acoustic Monitoring in NJ Tidal Marshes
DESCRIPTION:LeeAnn Haaf\, Samantha Collins & Lisa Ferguson \nTidal marshes are ecologically critical yet increasingly vulnerable coastal systems\, and emerging research suggests that soundscape analysis may offer a novel\, non-invasive approach to assessing their condition over time. To assess soundscapes and determine anthropogenic influences\, we monitored 11 New Jersey tidal marsh along salinity and urbanization gradients. Audio data were collected and analyzed. We found that biological and anthropogenic sound were related to the degree of light pollution. Other preliminary results suggest that loudness was driven by a variety of factors\, including the dominance of specific species and anthropogenic sounds.  \n  \nLeeAnn leads science programming at the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE)\, where she oversees ecological research and assessments of the region’s tidal wetlands. With over 12 years of experience in scientific research and project management\, she brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. A triple Dragon\, LeeAnn holds a Bachelor’s\, Master’s\, and Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Drexel University. \nSamantha Collins & Lisa Ferguson are associated with The Wetlands Institute. \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-16/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T093000
DTSTAMP:20260911T225355Z
CREATED:20260905T150329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T225355Z
UID:10003586-1801553400-1801560600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Shaw's Bridge Park\, West Chester\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Shaw’s Bridge Park at 274 S. Creek Road\, West Chester\, PA 7:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Mary Bryant (mbryantvmd@gmail.com) \nNote: We will explore the trail looking for seasonal birds. This walk is about 1.5 miles and should take around 2 hours. \nDirections: Park at lot; there is a port-a-potty there. \nShaw’s Bridge Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/shaws-bridge-park-west-chester-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003553-1801729800-1801737000@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-3/2027-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T150551Z
CREATED:20160910T000230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T150551Z
UID:10000040-1801897200-1801933200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Bombay Hook NWR and North
DESCRIPTION:For: Waterfowl and other late winter visitors \nPlace: Painters Crossing\, 7:00 a.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: Minimal walking involved.  Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. \nDirections: Meet at NWR\, 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd\, Smyrna\, DE 19977 at 8:30 a.m. Do not leave the HQ; depending on birding on Whitehall Neck Rd\, we may arrive to the HQ after 8:30. Please contact leader if you will meet the group at Bombay Hook. We will bird Bombay Hook and head north to various spots in Delaware. \nCarpooling: Meet at Painters Crossing\, PA\, on the northwest corner of Routes 1 and 202. Departure time: 7:00 a.m. \nBombay Hook NWR
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bombay-hook-nwr-and-points-north-de-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003554-1802334600-1802341800@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-3/2027-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270214
DTSTAMP:20260905T150823Z
CREATED:20171002T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T150823Z
UID:10000053-1802476800-1802563199@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: Your feeders and your yard\, all day. \nCoordinator: Carol Majors (484-883-8311\, carolmajors@gmail.com) \nNote: Count birds at your feeder\, in your yard or any site of your choosing.  Although the bird count is Feb. 13 to 16\, only lists for Feb. 14 will be counted in the report. Input data into eBird.org and send to coordinator. All results must be sent to Carol by February 25. For more information\, see website at Great Backyard Bird Count.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003555-1802939400-1802946600@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-3/2027-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003556-1803544200-1803551400@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-3/2027-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T225248Z
CREATED:20260905T151140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T225248Z
UID:10003587-1803717000-1803747600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
DESCRIPTION:For: Snow Geese and other waterfowl \nPlace: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area\, 100 Museum Rd\, Stevens\, PA\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Judy Stepenaskie (judystep@comcast.net) \nNote: Rain or snow date Sunday 2/28 \nDirections:
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/middle-creek-wildlife-management-area/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270301T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T151942Z
CREATED:20260809T203234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T151942Z
UID:10003532-1803929400-1803936600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:TITLE: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD \nTBD \n  \nBio TBD \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-15/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003557-1804149000-1804156200@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-3/2027-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T183000
DTSTAMP:20260905T170130Z
CREATED:20211011T001118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T170130Z
UID:10001420-1804352400-1804357800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Evening Woodcock Walk\, Gordon Natural Area\, West Chester University South Campus\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: American Woodcock \nPlace: Gordon Natural Area – West Chester University South Campus\, Tigue Road Entrance\, 5:00 p.m. \nLeader: Alden Ritchie (610-715-3148\, ritchey.alden@gmail.com) \nNote: There are no bathrooms. Parking is a small dirt lot on Tigue Road.  Walk is approximately 1 mile and should take about 1 – 1.5 hours \nDirections: Take 926 to Birmingham Road. Go North on Birmingham Road until 52/Lenape Road. Make a right on Lenape Road (north). In 1/4 mile\, make a right onto Tigue Road. Go approximately 0.4 miles and parking lot is on the right \nTigue Road
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/evening-woodcock-walk-marsh-creek-state-park-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003558-1804753800-1804761000@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-3/2027-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T103000
DTSTAMP:20260905T183759Z
CREATED:20260905T183759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T183759Z
UID:10003588-1804926600-1804933800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Brandywine Meadows
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Brandywine Meadows\, PA. \nLeaders: Sue Vanasse (484-459-4189\,hsvanasse@verizon.net) \nNote: \nDirections: \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/brandywine-meadows/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T152802Z
CREATED:20260809T203224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T152802Z
UID:10003531-1805139000-1805146200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Finding Common Ground: Reversing the Decline of Grassland Birds Among Chester County’s Farmlands
DESCRIPTION:Zoe Warner \nThe Grassland Bird Collaboration (GBC)\, a program of Willistown Conservation Trust\, addresses grassland bird conservation needs among Chester County’s agricultural lands and nature preserves. The GBC partners with farmers\, landowners\, and conservation organizations to implement management practices that benefit birds that rely on farm fields for survival. This talk features the work of the GBC to conserve sensitive grassland bird species while minimizing disruption to agricultural production among Chester County’s farmlands. \n  \nZoë Warner is the GBC program manager and has been researching grassland birds in southern Chester County since 2014. She has a Ph.D. in Environmental Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. \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-14/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003559-1805358600-1805365800@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-3/2027-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T184115Z
CREATED:20260905T184115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T184115Z
UID:10003589-1805529600-1805562000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Waterfowl of Western Chester County\, Marsh Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants & residents \nPlace: Marsh Creek State Park\, Park Road parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Dorothy Bedford (609-658-1894\, db@bt9.org) \nNote: We will start out at Marsh Creek State Park and continue to Struble Lake\, Chambers Lake\, Coatesville Reservoir and other birding areas\, ending up back at Marsh Creek. Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. Minimal walking involved. \nDirections: The park is located 2 miles west of Eagle Village off of PA 100. The address is 675 Park Road\, Downingtown\, PA. Meet at the main parking lot by the (closed) snack bar. \nMarsh Creek State Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/waterfowl-of-western-chester-county-marsh-creek-state-park-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003560-1805963400-1805970600@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-3/2027-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T100000
DTSTAMP:20260911T225137Z
CREATED:20260907T191903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T225137Z
UID:10003590-1806566400-1806573600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Everhart Park\, West Chester\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Spring Birds \nPlace: Everhart Park\,100 S Brandywine St\, West Chester\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Mary Bryant (484-843-4707\, mbryantvmd@gmail.com) \nNote: B.H. Warren was a medical doctor\, an ornithologist for the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture and professor at West Chester University.  He is the author of a book published in 1890 called “Birds of Pennsylvania”. Further\, Er. Warren lived in the area that is now Everhart Park. As a tribute to Dr. Warren and his work with PA birds\, the WC Bird Club will have a walk in Everhart Park.  There are restrooms in the park. Walk is about 1 mile and should take around 1-2 hours. There are some hills. \nDirections: From Rt. 202\, take High St. towards West Chester. Turn left on Union St.  There is free on-street parking along the residential streets surrounding Everhart Park: S Union\, W Miner and Dean St. \nEverhart Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/everhart-park-west-chester-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003561-1806568200-1806575400@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-3/2027-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260907T192554Z
CREATED:20240901T152402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T192554Z
UID:10001705-1806825600-1806836400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk at Okehocking Preserve
DESCRIPTION:For: Local birds and early migrants \nPlace: Okehocking Preserve parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Bob Murray (610-644-5440\, rmurraymmi@gmail.com) \nNote: Trip is an approximately two- to three-hour walk covering about 2 miles with some moderate hills. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take Route 3 East. After passing Route 926\, at the next light (DelChester Road) make a u-turn and come back to the Okehocking Parking lot. \nOkehocking Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-at-okehocking-preserve-chester-county-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270405T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270405T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T153040Z
CREATED:20260809T203321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T153040Z
UID:10003534-1806953400-1806960600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:TITLE: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD \nTBD \n  \nBio TBD \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-17/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260907T192743Z
CREATED:20240901T152847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T192743Z
UID:10001706-1807086600-1807097400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Westtown Lake\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Wildflowers and migrating and resident birds \nPlace: Westtown School cabin parking lot\, 8:30am. \nLeaders: Tim and Janny Sterrett (484-678-8528\, timsterrett@gmail.com) \nNote: This is a half-day trip. This is a walk that will cover about 2 miles over some hilly areas and take around 3 hours. \nDirections: From West Chester\, follow Route 3 east to Westtown Way road\, turn right. Take the next left\, follow Walnut Hill Road until you see Westtown School entrance. Turn right then park in first parking lot on the right. \nWesttown School
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/westtown-lake-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003562-1807173000-1807180200@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-3/2027-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T100000
DTSTAMP:20260907T194547Z
CREATED:20260907T194407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T194547Z
UID:10003591-1807344000-1807351200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Gordon Natural Area - West Chester University South Campus - Stadium Road Entrance\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Spring migrants \nPlace: Gordon Natural Area Stadium Road\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Lois Bryman (610-701-4613\, lbryman25@gmail.com) \nNote: There are no bathrooms.  Walk is about 1 mile and should take 1-2 hours. There are some hills. \nDirections: Take 926 to New Street (going North). Go approximately 2 miles\, make a right on Stadium Road.  At the bottom of Stadium Road\, parking is on the left. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/gordon-natural-area-west-chester-university-south-campus-stadium-road-entrance-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T141547Z
CREATED:20240901T155208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T141547Z
UID:10001708-1807776000-1807790400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Struble Lake and Marsh Creek State Park\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Waterfowl\, snipe \nPlace: Struble Lake Parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Jim Russell (610-399-1580\, jrussell73@verizon.net) \nNote: This is a half day trip. There is minimal walking involved. \nDirections: From Downingtown\, take Route 322 west about 7 miles then take a slight right onto Chestnut Tree Road (after Sunoco gas tanks.) In about 3 miles bear left at stop sign onto Morgantown Road. The parking area for Struble Lake is 0.5 miles on the left. \nStruble Lake \nMarsh Creek State Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/struble-lake-and-marsh-creek-state-park-pa-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003563-1807777800-1807785000@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-3/2027-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260908T141813Z
CREATED:20260414T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T141813Z
UID:10003503-1807948800-1807959600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Binky Lee Preserve\, Chester County\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Park at Binky Lee Preserve\, 1445 Pikeland Road in Chester Springs\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Luc Jacobs (484-706-1999\, jacobsluc52@yahoo.com) \nNote: This will be a 2 to 3 hour walk covering about 2.5 miles with a decent grade at one point. We will be looking for resident and migrating birds in grass fields\, shaded woodland paths and swampy areas. \nDirections: Call or email the leader for directions or use the link below. \nBinky Lee Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/binky-lee-preserve-chester-county-pa-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270419T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T152004Z
CREATED:20260809T203206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T152004Z
UID:10003530-1808163000-1808170200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:TITLE: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD \nTBD \n  \nBio TBD \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-13/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260929T200458Z
CREATED:20220925T210433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T200458Z
UID:10001502-1808208000-1808218800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Stroud Preserve\, Chester County\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Spring migrants\, butterflies\, etc. \nPlace: Stroud Preserve parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Barry Blust (610-996-7913\, barryblust@comcast.net) \nNote: Trip is an approximately two- to three-hour walk covering about 2 miles with some moderate hills. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take Route 162 west for about 2 miles and turn left onto North Creek Road. The parking lot is on the right. \nStroud Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/stroud-preserve-chester-county-pa-8/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003564-1808382600-1808389800@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-3/2027-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270429T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003565-1808987400-1808994600@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-3/2027-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T143444Z
CREATED:20240901T163350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T143444Z
UID:10001719-1809158400-1809172800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:ChesLen Preserve
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Newlin Township Maintenance Building  8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Cathy Huneke (610-368-2275\, cathyhuneke@hotmail.com) \nNote: From NLT building\, we will walk the fields and woods\, with some hills. We will walk the Yellow Trail\, about 3 miles. Walk should take 3-4 hours. There is a bathroom near the LenFest center. \nDirections: Take Rt 842 south toward Unionville. Second road after Barnard’s Orchard take a right on to Cannery Road.  The driveway to the Natural Land’s Lenfest Center is on the left.  Park by the center. \nCheslen Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/cheslen-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T143920Z
CREATED:20240901T162320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T143920Z
UID:10001713-1809243900-1809259200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:White Clay Creek\, Newark\, DE
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Wedgewood Rd. parking lot\, 7:45 a.m. \nLeader: Bob Murray (610-644-5440\, rmurraymmi@gmail.com) \nNote: The walk will be on an abandoned railroad bed\, along the banks of White Clay Creek\, which forms a section of the Mason-Dixon trail. We will cover a total distance of about 3 miles. There will be bathroom facilities at the Nature Center\, which is at the midpoint of the walk. We will finish up before noon. \nNote: The park charges a fee of $8 per vehicle. \nDirections: Call leader for directions if not carpooling. \nCarpooling: Meet at Painters Crossing\, PA\, on the northwest corner of US Routes 1 and 202. Departure time 7:00 a.m. \nWhite Clay Creek
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/white-clay-creek-newark-de-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T152155Z
CREATED:20260809T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T152155Z
UID:10003529-1809372600-1809379800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:TITLE: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD \nTBD \n  \nBio TBD \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-8/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144441Z
CREATED:20201028T205147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144441Z
UID:10001305-1809417600-1809428400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Stroud Preserve\, Chester County\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer residents\, butterflies\, etc. \nPlace: Stroud Preserve parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \n \nLeader: Armas Hill (302-529-1876\, Armas@focusonnature.com) \nNote: Trip is an approximately two- to three-hour walk covering about 2 miles with some moderate hills. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take Route 162 west for about 2 miles and turn left onto North Creek Road. The parking lot is on the right. \nStroud Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/stroud-preserve-chester-county-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003566-1809592200-1809599400@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-3/2027-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T163623Z
CREATED:20240901T163559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163623Z
UID:10001720-1809849600-1809858600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:First State National Historic Park (formerly Ramsey Road)\, Wilmington\, DE
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Smith Bridge Parking Lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Carol Majors (484-883-8311\, carolmajors@gmail.com) \nNote: A walk along the Brandywine Creek in Delaware. The walk is about 2 miles over fairly even terrain. \nDirections: Route 202 South to Smithbridge Road. Turn right onto Smithbridge Road. Turn left onto Brandywine Creek Road.  The parking lot is .3 miles on the right. GPS coordinates are 39°49’59.7″N 75°34’29.7″W.  In Google Maps\, navigate to “Smith’s Bridge Parking Lot\, FSNHP Parking”.  It is a large parking lot\, and we will meet at the south end.  New restrooms have been installed in the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/ramsey-road-wilmington-de-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270513T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003567-1810197000-1810204200@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-3/2027-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T164656Z
CREATED:20260910T164656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T164656Z
UID:10003592-1810368000-1810400400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Ocean City and Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, herons \nPlace: Ocean City WC and Forsythe NWR\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Bruce Piecukonis (610-247-2205\, Pterodroma@comcast.net) \nNote: NEW ITINERARY: Meet at Ocean City Welcome Center and 8:00 a.m. We will then drive south for a 1-mile beach hike at Corson’s Inlet State Park and finish at Forsythe NWR. Bring lunch; this is an all-day trip. \nDirections: Meet at the Ocean City Welcome Center (300 W 9th St\, Ocean City\, NJ 08226). \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/ocean-city-and-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T152202Z
CREATED:20260809T202857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T152202Z
UID:10003528-1810582200-1810589400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:TITLE: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Speaker TBD \nTBD \n  \nBio TBD \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-6/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T164949Z
CREATED:20171030T184436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T164949Z
UID:10000070-1810627200-1810659600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Fortescue Beach and Belleplain State Forest\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, migrants \nPlace: Multiple Cumberland County hotspots\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Bruce Piecukonis (610-247-2205\, Pterodroma@comcast.net) \nNote: We will visit locations in the state forest and along Delaware Bay looking for passerine migrants and shorebirds. Bring along a lunch. \nDirections: Meet at Wawa at the intersection of NJ Routes 47 and 347 (3904 NJ-47\, Dorchester\, NJ 08316). NOTE: this is a full-service Wawa. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/e-b-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003568-1810801800-1810809000@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-3/2027-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T192445Z
CREATED:20220925T213631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T192445Z
UID:10001509-1810904400-1811091600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Blockbusting in Lycoming County\, PA Part 1
DESCRIPTION:For: Breeding birds \nPlace: Happy Acres Resort\, 1:00 p.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote:  Meet at the Happy Acres Lodge. Check in is at 1:00.  This trip starts Friday and ends Sunday.  We will be trying to visit areas that are undercovered for the PA Breeding Bird Atlas and try to generate data for those blocks.  We will not be trying to find “good” birds instead\, we will be travelling the area searching for Breeding Birds. \nDirections:  Take the Northeast Extension to route 80 West to Route 15 N to Route 220 W to Route 44 N in Waterville turn right on Little Pine Creek Road to the resort. \nHappy Acres Lodge \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/sullivan-county-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270527T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270527T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003569-1811406600-1811413800@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-3/2027-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270603T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270603T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003570-1812011400-1812018600@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-3/2027-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T192704Z
CREATED:20260910T171314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T192704Z
UID:10003593-1812114000-1812301200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Blockbusting in Lycoming County\, PA Part 2
DESCRIPTION:For: Breeding birds \nPlace: Happy Acres Resort\, 1:00 p.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote:  Meet at the Happy Acres Resort. Check in is at 1:00. This trip starts Friday and ends Sunday.  We will be trying to visit areas that are under covered for the PA Breeding Bird Atlas and try to generate data for those blocks. We will not be trying to find “good” birds; instead\, we will be travelling the area searching for Breeding Birds. \nDirections: Take the Northeast Extension to route 80 West to route 15 N to Route 220 W to Route 44 N in Waterville turn right on Little Pine Creek Road to the resort. \nHappy Acres Lodge \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/blockbusting-in-lycoming-county-pa-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260910T165354Z
CREATED:20241204T212342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T165354Z
UID:10001784-1812268800-1812285000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Hopewell Big Woods\, French Creek State Park\, Douglassville\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: The birds that inhabit this rare meadow terrain\, such as Chat\, Prairie and Blue-winged Warbler. \nPlace: 165 Center Rd. Douglassville\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Jared Brandt (jabrandt@pa.gov)\, and Sheila Martin (610-858-6005\, sheilamartin554@gmail.com) \nNote: Join West Chester bird club and State Park Staff for a morning of birding along the ADA accessible Hopewell Big Woods trail. During the walk we will be spotting the birds that inhabit this rare meadow terrain. This trail is plentiful with indigo buntings\, yellow breasted chats\, and summer season warblers such as prairie and blue winged warblers. This is the best time of year to get a view of these birds! The walk will be easy terrain with some inclines. Binoculars provided for participants who do not have any. \nDirections: The most direct route is to take Rt 100 N to Rt 724 W then\, just before entering Birdsboro\, go left on Center Rd to parking on the left. \nDo not use the website below for directions\, they will take you to the wrong place. \nHopewell Big Woods
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/hopewell-big-woods/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270607T213000
DTSTAMP:20260809T204839Z
CREATED:20260809T203422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T204839Z
UID:10003535-1812396600-1812403800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Members' Photos
DESCRIPTION:Coordinated by TBD  \nEvery year\, we end our meetings and presentations on the first Monday in June with a showing of members’ photos.  If you would like to contribute and show your photos\, below is the process for getting the photos to TBD.  This is quite a bit of work for the coordinator\, so please get your pictures to TBD as soon as you can. \n1. Maximum 50 photos per participating member\n(depending on the number of people that want to show pictures\, TBD may need to make a selection and pair the numbers down a bit.  We think the absolute maximum number of photos should not exceed 300.  E.g. if 7 people send 50 photos each\, TBD will take out 7 photos per submission to bring it down to 301). \n  \n2. The photos need to be in JPEG format.  Ideally each photo file should be 2Mb or less.  However\, if you don’t know how to compress your files\, TBD with do so himself if it becomes too much for the Powerpoint presentation file \n  \n3. Each file name should include the name of the bird.  If you want to also show on the slides the location where the photos were taken\, please include the name of the location also in the file name\, or include a Word document with the cross reference of location to the file name.  TBD will then make sure that the location is shown on the slides. \n  \n4. The photos should preferably be sent to TBD via websites such as DROPBOX or WETRANSFER.  These services are free if you don’t exceed 2 Gb for the 50 photos combined. \n  \n5.TBD’s email address is TBD \n  \n6. Please make sure to get your photos to TBD by May 15th at the very latest.  Earlier submissions are encouraged. \n  \n7. If you want to give the photos to TBD on a memory stick or a CD\, get in touch with him via phone (cell: TBD) or via email to discuss day\, time and location to hand over the memory stick or the CD\, You can also mail a memory stick or CD to his home address at TBD. \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-7/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270609T100000
DTSTAMP:20260910T171904Z
CREATED:20260910T171904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171904Z
UID:10003594-1812528000-1812535200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Gordon Natural Area - West Chester University South Campus - Stadium Road Entrance\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer residents \nPlace: Gordon Natural Area Stadium Road\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Mary Bryant (484-843-4707\, mbryantvmd@gmail.com) \nNote: There are no bathrooms.  Walk is about 1 mile and should take 1-2 hours. There are some hills. \nDirections: Take 926 to New Street (going North). Go approximately 2 miles\, make a right on Stadium Road.  At the bottom of Stadium Road\, parking is on the left. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/gordon-natural-area-west-chester-university-south-campus-stadium-road-entrance-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003571-1812616200-1812623400@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-3/2027-06-10/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T172259Z
CREATED:20240901T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172259Z
UID:10001729-1812787200-1812801600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Willisbrook Preserve\, Malvern\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer residents \nPlace: Lot .25 miles south of Paoli Pike (at the soccer field lot)\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Sue Vanasse (484-459-4189\, hsvanasse@verizon.net) \nNote: Half-day trip\, approximately a 3 mile walk over relatively flat terrain in both woods and open fields. Trail can be muddy\, with roots\, so wear sturdy shoes. There is a portable bathroom in the lot. \nDirections: From Routes 202 and Paoli Pike\, take Paoli Pike east between 3.5 and 4 miles to Line Road. Turn right on Line Road. Turn left into the soccer field parking lot. \nWillisbrook Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/willisbrook-preserve-malvern-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T225002Z
CREATED:20240901T201316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T225002Z
UID:10001723-1812873600-1812884400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Nottingham Park - Nottinham\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: For migrants and resident birds \nPlace: 150 Park Rd.\, Nottingham\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Dorothy Bedford (609-658-1894\, db@bt9.org) \nNote: Nottingham County 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. This walk will cover 1-2 miles on gently sloping natural surface trails and will last approximately 2-3 hours. Modern restrooms are available on site at the park office.  This field trip is a collaboration between WCBC and Valley Forge Audubon Society. \nDirections: Turn left as you enter the park.  We will meet in the first large parking area just beyond the park office. \nNottingham Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003572-1813221000-1813228200@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-3/2027-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003573-1813825800-1813833000@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-3/2027-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270701T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003574-1814430600-1814437800@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-3/2027-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270708T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003575-1815035400-1815042600@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-3/2027-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270710T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T173424Z
CREATED:20260910T173424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T173424Z
UID:10003595-1815202800-1815238800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Bombay Hook NWR and North
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer visitors and Cliff Swallow on nest \nPlace: Painters Crossing\, 7:00 a.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: Minimal walking involved.  Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. \nDirections: Meet at NWR\, 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd\, Smyrna\, DE 19977 at 8:30 a.m. Do not leave the HQ; depending on birding on Whitehall Neck Rd\, we may arrive to the HQ after 8:30. Please contact leader if you will meet the group at Bombay Hook. We will bird Bombay Hook and head north to various spots in Delaware. \nCarpooling: Meet at Painters Crossing\, PA\, on the northwest corner of Routes 1 and 202. Departure time: 7:00 a.m. \nBombay Hook NWR
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bombay-hook-nwr-and-north/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270713T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270713T093000
DTSTAMP:20260911T224839Z
CREATED:20260910T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T224839Z
UID:10003596-1815463800-1815471000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Shaw's Bridge Park\, West Chester\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Shaw’s Bridge Park at 274 S. Creek Road\, West Chester\, PA\, 7:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Mary Bryant (mbryantvmd@gmail.com) \nNote: We will explore the trail looking for seasonal birds. This walk is about 1.5 miles and should take around 2 hours. \nDirections: Park at lot; there is a port-a-potty there. \nShaw’s Bridge Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/shaws-bridge-park-west-chester-pa-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270715T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003576-1815640200-1815647400@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-3/2027-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T174108Z
CREATED:20260910T174108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T174108Z
UID:10003597-1815847200-1815858000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:WCBC Annual Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:For: Good times! \nPlace & Time: Copeland School\, 674 Copeland School Road\, West Chester\, PA\, 6:00 p.m. \nHosts: Randy and Janet Aylam (aylamrs@verizon.net)) \nNotes: Covered dish picnic. As is our custom\, the picnic will be pot luck. Everyone should bring some food to share and drinks for yourself. Please bring non-disposable plates and cutlery to avoid waste. There will be tables and chairs available in the building. \nPlease contact the hosts to let them know you are coming so they can prepare the tables for seating. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take Rt. 322 by-pass towards Downingtown. On the by-pass\, stay in the right lane\, to be able to turn right at Copeland School Rd. at the next light. On Copeland School Rd.\, turn left at the stop sign by the ball fields. Park at the top of the hill.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/wcbc-annual-summer-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270722T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270722T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003577-1816245000-1816252200@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-3/2027-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270729T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003578-1816849800-1816857000@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-3/2027-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270805T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003579-1817454600-1817461800@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-3/2027-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260912T171444Z
CREATED:20240901T204528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T171444Z
UID:10001732-1817627400-1817668800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Bombay Hook NWR and Points South\, DE
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, herons and summer residents \nPlace: Bombay Hook NWR Headquarters\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: This is an all day trip that will start at Bombay Hook and go South as far as we can get before we stop for dinner at a local restaurant and head home. Bring lunch. Minimal walking involved. \nDirections: Meet at NWR\, 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd\, Smyrna DE 19977 at 8:30 a.m. Do not leave the HQ\, depending on birding on Whitehall Neck Rd\, we may arrive to the HQ after 8:30. Please contact leader if you will meet the group at Bombay Hook. \nCarpooling: Meet at Painters Crossing\, PA\, on the northwest corner of US Routes 1 and 202. Departure time 7:00 a.m. \nBombay Hook NWR
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bombay-hook-nwr-and-points-south-de-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270812T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270812T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003580-1818059400-1818066600@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-3/2027-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270819T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003581-1818664200-1818671400@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-3/2027-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T172907Z
CREATED:20260912T172907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T172907Z
UID:10003598-1818750600-1818781200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Birds and Butterflies - Assunpink WMA\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds and Butterflies \nPlace: Assunpink WMA and surrounding sod farms\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Armas Hill (302‑529‑1876\, Armas@focusonnature.com)\, Bruce Piecukonis (610-247-2205\, Pterodroma@comcast.net) \nNote: We will scan for shorebirds on the nearby sod farms and then do short walks in the WMA for butterflies and birds. Bring along a lunch. \nRain Date: Saturday\, August 21\, 2027 \nDirections: Meet at 8:30AM at the Quick Chek convenience store at exit 7 of I‑195 (255 Robbinsville Allentown Rd\, Robbinsville Twp\, NJ 08691). If interested in carpooling from the King of Prussia area\, contact Bruce Piecukonis. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/birds-and-butterflies-assunpink-wma-nj/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270826T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270826T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003582-1819269000-1819276200@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-3/2027-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270902T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270902T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003583-1819873800-1819881000@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-3/2027-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003584-1820478600-1820485800@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-3/2027-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260912T173215Z
CREATED:20260912T173215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T173215Z
UID:10003599-1820908800-1820923200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Turkey Point\, Elk Neck State Park\, North East\, MD
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: : Parking lot at end or Route 272\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Armas Hill (302-529-1876\, Armas@focusonnature.com) \nNote: A walk to Turkey Point in Elkton 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 S 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/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270916T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190731Z
CREATED:20260903T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190731Z
UID:10003585-1821083400-1821090600@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-3/2027-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271009T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T200616Z
CREATED:20260912T173536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T200616Z
UID:10003600-1823067000-1823187600@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 (610-996-7913\, 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-cape-may-nj-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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