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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-exton-park-exton-pa-5-2021-09-09/2022-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Bombay Hook NWR and Points South\, DE - NOTE NEW\, NEW DATE
DESCRIPTION:For: Shorebirds\, herons and summer residents \nPlace: Bombay Hook NWR Headquarters\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: 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: Due to Covid concerns\, check with leader to confirm if a participant limit is in effect and if carpooling is occurring.\nMeet at Painters Crossing\, PA\, on the northwest corner of US Routes 1 and 202.\nDeparture time 7:00 a.m. \nBombay Hook NWR
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bombay-hook-nwr-and-points-south-de-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T083000
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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-exton-park-exton-pa-5-2021-09-09/2022-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T191315
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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-exton-park-exton-pa-5-2021-09-09/2022-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T191315
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer Residents\, Young Birds & Early 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 or donations at the door.\n \nNote: Join local birding expert Mike Coulter as he guides us through the Great Marsh\, an ancient periglacial marsh and the largest marsh in Southeastern Pennsylvania. \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but donations of any amount are welcome to support the Institute! For full trip details see here. This will be about a 3 hour walk. Conditions could be muddy and very wet so wear appropriate footwear. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips.\n \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T083000
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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-exton-park-exton-pa-5-2021-09-09/2022-08-25/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T191315
CREATED:20171030T201419Z
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SUMMARY:Bucktoe Common Nighthawk Watch\, Kennett Square\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrating Nighthawks \nPlace: Bucktoe Preserve parking lot\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 5:00 p.m. \nLeader: Larry Lewis – Early Bird Tours (484-340-7672\, earlybirdtours@comcast.net) \nNote: The Bucktoe Common Nighthawk watch goes from Aug 23 to September 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring picnic dinner and drinks and enjoy the show. \nDirections: From Kennett Square\, take Union Street south of town. This becomes Kaolin Road. Make a right onto Hillendale Road. Proceed about 1.5 miles to Sharp Road and make a left. The entrance is on the left at 432 Sharp Road. Look for the “BCP” sign. Upon entering driveway\, make a right on gravel road opposite first driveway you see. Follow gravel road to the pavilion and parking area. \nBucktoe Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bucktoe-common-nighthawk-watch-kennett-square-pa-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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