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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Spring Migrants \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 7:00 a.m. \nLeader: Mike Coulter. If you plan to attend please email the Great Marsh Institute at lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to let them know to expect you. This will help them to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via Paypal or donations at the door. Note that the time has been shifted an hour earlier this month. \nNote: Join local birding expert Mike Coulter as he guides us through the Great Marsh\, an ancient periglacial marsh and the largest marsh in Southeastern Pennsylvania. \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but donations of any amount are welcome to support the Institute! For full trip details see here. This will be about a 3 hour walk. Conditions could be muddy and very wet so wear appropriate footwear. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips. \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-37/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTSTAMP:20240222T183725Z
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SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series:  #1 - Warwick County Park
DESCRIPTION:For: Early spring migrants such as Louisiana Waterthrush \nPlace: 191 County Park Rd.\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com)\, Patty & John Werth (pattyww@comcast.net) \nNote: The Chester County Parks system has seven wonderful parks which provide excellent birdwatching opportunities.  Join us as we explore all seven of the parks\, one per month\, in 2024. \nThe 535-acre Warwick County Park in northern Chester County includes dense hardwood forest\, wetlands\, meadows\, and riparian areas along a section of French Creek\, an “exceptional value” stream. This diversity provides excellent habitat for birds. This 1.5 to 2 hour walk on mainly flat (and possibly muddy) terrain on unpaved trails will cover approximately 2 miles. A modern restroom is on site. This walk is a collaboration of WCBC and Valley Forge Audubon Society\n \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 100 and 23\, proceed west on Route 23 for 3.4 miles. Turn left onto County Park Road (entrance is somewhat hidden) and continue 0.3 miles to the entrance to Warwick County Park\, on the left. Follow the drive to the last parking lot on the left.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-1-wolfs-hollow/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T120000
DTSTAMP:20230910T191948Z
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UID:10001291-1712737800-1712750400@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/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T120000
DTSTAMP:20230910T191824Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk at Okehocking Preserve\, Chester County\, PA
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T213000
DTSTAMP:20231006T213630Z
CREATED:20230714T200349Z
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SUMMARY:Lenape Birds - Bird Names and Stories From the Original Native Inhabitants of Our Area
DESCRIPTION:Rob Fergus \nDescription:TBD \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-7/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T213000
DTSTAMP:20240216T152453Z
CREATED:20230714T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T152453Z
UID:10001562-1710790200-1710797400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Pennsylvania Bird Atlas 3
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Kenney & Angela Romanczuk \nThe massive undertaking to catalogue Pennsylvania’s breeding and non-breeding birds known as Pennsylvania Bird Atlas 3 (PBA3) is already underway. PBA3 will only be possible through the efforts of thousands of volunteers carefully logging their data through early 2029. Years of future conservation and land management decisions will be based upon the data collected in the next five years. This session with Chester County Atlas Co-Coordinators Jeff Kenney and Angela Romanczuk will detail how you can contribute and will provide answers to any questions you may have. \n  \nJeff Kenney has lived in Chester County for most of his life. Having been introduced to birding as a child by his father Mike\, Jeff’s passion for birds and nature was mostly dormant until being rekindled in 2020. Now an avid (and moderately obsessive) state and county lister\, Jeff’s favorite place to bird in Chester County is the Crows Nest Preserve/State Game Lands 43 complex in Elverson. Jeff currently resides in Phoenixville with his two dogs\, Vita and Grits\, and is a founding board member of In Color Birding Club\, as well as a Force of Nature volunteer with Natural Lands. \n  \nAngela Romanczuk has lived in multiple Pennsylvania counties\, but has spent most of her adult life in Montgomery and Chester counties. While Angela has always loved being outdoors\, it wasn’t until 2020 that she was introduced to birding. She now enjoys exploring under-birded areas all over Pennsylvania and is forever on the lookout for the American Woodcock. Angela’s favorite local places to bird are Crow’s Nest Preserve in Chester County\, Congo Road Open Space in Montgomery County and her backyard. She is a founding board member of In Color Birding Club and a Force of Nature volunteer with Natural Lands. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T170000
DTSTAMP:20230924T152709Z
CREATED:20201015T171853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T152709Z
UID:10001290-1710576000-1710608400@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. Covid protocols apply\, please confirm attendance and bring your mask. \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/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T193000
DTSTAMP:20240308T171250Z
CREATED:20240301T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T171250Z
UID:10001642-1710095400-1710099000@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Great Marsh - Woodcock (and Rail) Sit-NOTE DATE HAS CHANGED
DESCRIPTION:For: Woodcock and possibly Virginia Rail \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 6:30 p.m. \nLeader: Mike Coulter. If you plan to attend please email the Great Marsh Institute at lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to let them know to expect you. This will help them to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal\, Venmo\, or cash donations at the door. \nNote: Come join us to enjoy an evening to observe one of the highlights of early spring migration. American Woodcock will be showing off their dazzling mating displays. Oh\, and a good possibility of singing Virginia Rails as well! American Woodcock are known for their elaborate courtship displays. Males will venture out into open areas after sunset and set up a display area. Birds will initially call out with their “peent” calls to announce their presence to other Woodcock. Males will then take flight circling up to 100 meters high with a combination of specialized wings creating a twittering sound as well as vocal chirping. Birds then descend in a rapid circling motion to land in the exact spot they started from. Displays can last as long as 30 minutes. \nPlease arrive promptly and bring a chair so you can relax and see the show! \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but a donation of $5 is suggested. For full trip details see here. Conditions could be muddy and wet so wear appropriate footwear. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips. \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-woodcock-and-rail-sit/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T213000
DTSTAMP:20240216T152656Z
CREATED:20230714T200217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T152656Z
UID:10001561-1709580600-1709587800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Thailand – Birding in  Phetchaburi Township and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:John Mercer \nJohn details his 2023 trip of February 15 to 22 to Thailand\, describing his birding in Phetchaburi Township\, and touching Kaeng Krachen National Park and the Coast. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/title-tbd-4/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T110000
DTSTAMP:20240205T203015Z
CREATED:20240205T202753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T203015Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Mike Coulter. If you plan to attend please email the Great Marsh Institute at lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to let them know to expect you. This will help them to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal\, Venmo\, or cash donations at the door. \nNote: Join local birding expert Mike Coulter as he guides us through the Great Marsh\, an ancient periglacial marsh and the largest marsh in Southeastern Pennsylvania. \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but donations of any amount are welcome to support the Institute! For full trip details see here. This will be about a 3 hour walk. Conditions could be muddy and very wet so wear appropriate footwear. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips. \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-35/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T213000
DTSTAMP:20231004T213934Z
CREATED:20230714T200149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T213934Z
UID:10001560-1707161400-1707168600@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Bling For Birds: An Overview of Songbird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Sindlinger \nLongtime volunteer bander Victoria Sindlinger will share the process and importance of migratory songbird banding. We will learn about what questions bird banding can answer\, as well as walk through the entire process from capture to data-gathering to release.\n \nVictoria has enjoyed nature and in particular birds from a very young age.  She is a devoted volunteer at Rushton Woods Preserve\, where she has been participating in both songbird and saw-whet owl banding since 2015. In September of 2021\, Victoria had the honor of joining the eBird review team in September 2021 for Philadelphia County.  Of all her birding interests\, she is particularly fervent about conservation\, especially in regards to educating the public on how bird collisions with glass can be prevented. This passion led to the creation of “Hope in the Night\,” which is an art installment honoring birds and their power to inspire change.  Most recently\, to extend her outreach efforts for conservation\, Victoria has begun working toward a wildlife permit to own and handle raptors for educational purposes.  Outside of all things birds\, she also enjoys social dancing\, travel\, leather working\, and opera.\n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/title-tbd-3/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T110000
DTSTAMP:20240111T153558Z
CREATED:20240111T153558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T153558Z
UID:10001638-1705824000-1705834800@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Fall Migrants & Early Winter Residents \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Mike Coulter. If you plan to attend please email the Great Marsh Institute at lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to let them know to expect you. This will help them to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal\, Venmo\, or cash donations at the door. \nNote: Join local birding expert Mike Coulter as he guides us through the Great Marsh\, an ancient periglacial marsh and the largest marsh in Southeastern Pennsylvania. \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but donations of any amount are welcome to support the Institute! For full trip details see here. This will be about a 3 hour walk. Conditions could be muddy and very wet so wear appropriate footwear. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips. \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-34/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T213000
DTSTAMP:20230926T211541Z
CREATED:20230714T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T211541Z
UID:10001563-1704742200-1704749400@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:The Manayunk Peregrines
DESCRIPTION:Judy Stepanaskie \nThe story of the peregrine falcons nesting in the steeple of St. John the Baptist RC Church in the Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia. \n  \nJudy has always loved nature and the outdoors and even spent a year as an intern at a nature center but didn’t start birding until she was in her 40’s.  She was there on the Green Lane Bridge over the Schuylkill River in Manayunk when the two peregrines were first spotted in February 2011\, and has been watching them ever since.  She was nicknamed the ‘Peregrine Godmother’ in an article by Mike Weilbacher\, formerly the Director of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.\n \nJudy bought a camera to photograph the peregrines and is now an avid photographer as well as an avid birder.  Her photos of the peregrines have been shown on WPHL 17 and in the Philadelphia Inquirer.  They have also been published in Mike Weilbacher’s 2023 book: Wild Philly – Explore the Amazing Nature in & around Philadelphia\, Timber Press\, and Bernard S. Brown’s 2022 book:  Exploring Philly Nature – A Guide for All Four Seasons\, Temple University Press.\n \nJudy received an undergraduate degree from West Chester State College and worked as a chemist.  She later went on to earn a master’s degree in environmental science from Drexel University.   She then went into the field of Occupational Health and Safety\, working as an Industrial Hygienist until she retired in 2015.\n \nSince retiring Judy has been active in bird conservation.  She is the co-chair of the PA Audubon Council’s Renewable Energy Committee and was honored by the Wyncote Audubon Society in Dec. 2022 with the Edward Hicks Parry award for her work with this committee.  She is a fellow of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and has also been active with Bird Safe Philly.\n \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/title-tbd-11/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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