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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000
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SUMMARY:Stroud Preserve\, Chester County\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer residents\, butterflies\, etc. \nPlace: Stroud Preserve parking lot\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Armas Hill (302-529-1876\, Armas@focusonnature.com) \nNote: Trip is an approximately two- to three-hour walk covering about 2 miles with some moderate hills. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take Route 162 west for about 2 miles and turn left onto North Creek Road. The parking lot is on the right. \nStroud Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/stroud-preserve-chester-county-pa-10/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003465-1778142600-1778149800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20240901T163350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T165828Z
UID:10001719-1778313600-1778328000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:ChesLen Preserve
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Natural Lands Trust Building at 1199 Cannery Rd. Coatesville\, PA 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. There is a bathroom on site. \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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20240901T163559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T170327Z
UID:10001720-1778400000-1778409000@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.  There are no porta pottys at the entrance. There are porta pottys at Thompson’s Bridge\, 5 minutes away.  For directions\, navigate to “Brandywine Creek State Park\, Thompson’s Bridge”. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/ramsey-road-wilmington-de-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20171030T184436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T220944Z
UID:10000070-1778745600-1778778000@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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003466-1778747400-1778754600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20240901T164400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T221317Z
UID:10001721-1778918400-1778950800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:E.B. Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, herons \nPlace: Forsythe NWR Headquarters\, 8:00 a.m.  \nLeaders: Bruce Piecukonis (610-247-2205\, Pterodroma@comcast.net) \nNote: Meet at Forsythe at 8:00 a.m. Minimal walking involved. Bring a lunch\, this is an all day trip. \nDirections: Meet at the refuge headquarters parking area (800 Great Creek Rd\, Galloway\, NJ 08205). \nE.B. Forsythe NWR\, NJ
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/e-b-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj-6/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20250908T145104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T165830Z
UID:10003495-1779132600-1779139800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:John Mercer & Dorothy Bedford
DESCRIPTION:John Mercer & Dorothy Bedford \nTBD \n  \nTBD \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-26/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003467-1779352200-1779359400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003468-1779957000-1779964200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20250908T145434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T145757Z
UID:10003499-1780342200-1780349400@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. \nZoom Link to Meeting
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/members-photos-6/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003469-1780561800-1780569000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20241204T212342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T222033Z
UID:10001784-1780819200-1780835400@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003470-1781166600-1781173800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20240901T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T222656Z
UID:10001729-1781337600-1781352000@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:20260618T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003471-1781771400-1781778600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003472-1782376200-1782383400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003473-1782981000-1782988200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003474-1783585800-1783593000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003475-1784190600-1784197800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20240901T204135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T223033Z
UID:10001731-1784397600-1784408400@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003476-1784795400-1784802600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003477-1785400200-1785407400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003478-1786005000-1786012200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20240901T204528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T223407Z
UID:10001732-1786177800-1786219200@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:20260813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003479-1786609800-1786617000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003480-1787214600-1787221800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003481-1787819400-1787826600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003482-1788424200-1788431400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003483-1789029000-1789036200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20250911T000620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T000742Z
UID:10003501-1789457400-1789473600@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003484-1789633800-1789641000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
UID:10003485-1790238600-1790245800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning/2026-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065958
CREATED:20250911T001009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T001009Z
UID:10003502-1791012600-1791133200@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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