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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/2022-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T213045
CREATED:20220825T200338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T155202Z
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SUMMARY:Here a Sparrow\, There a Sparrow: Identifying those Little Brown Birds in the Weeds
DESCRIPTION:R. Craig Hensley – Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department \nAmong the challenges birders find in the field are the LBJ’s\, those nearly identical (to the untrained eye) Little Brown Jobs\, or the many sparrows found across North America. However\, with effort and an eye for detail\, our native sparrows can be readily learned and through that discovery\, their subtle beauty\, enjoyed. Join birder\, educator and biologist Craig Hensley of Texas — yes\, Texas\, for a look at the sparrows not only of Pennsylvania\, but also take a peek into their diversity in Texas. And yes\, have your field guide handy\, for you will be challenged at the end! \n  \nCraig Hensley is a life-long educator\, naturalist and professional biologist. He has been a birder since plucking cherries from the backyard tree for his mother’s cherry pies\, competing with robins for their deliciousness in his home state of Iowa. He has worked as an Interpretive Naturalist and educator from Minnesota\, Iowa and Nebraska\, to Kansas\, Missouri and most recently\, Texas. He has a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management and a M.S. in Zoology with an emphasis on birds. His experience with Pennsylvania\, while limited\, is memorable — he remembers tall trees\, lots of trees from one end of the state to another. One of his bucket list goals is to visit Hawk Mountain during migration. Craig is a father to two grown children (one a birder\, one coming along ever so slowly) and five beautiful grandchildren. \n  \nNote: Due to circumstances this meeting will be held only on Zoom. Signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-10/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T103000
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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/2022-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T213045
CREATED:20221108T203908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203908Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Fall Migrants & Early Winter Residents \nPlace: 28 Moores Road\, Elverson\, PA\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: Mike Coulter. If you plan to attend please email the Great Marsh Institute at lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to let them know to expect you. This will help them to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via PayPal or donations at the door. \nNote: Join local birding expert Mike Coulter as he guides us through the Great Marsh\, an ancient periglacial marsh and the largest marsh in Southeastern Pennsylvania. \nThis event is hosted by the Great Marsh Institute\, a non-profit with the mission of supporting scientific studies and educational opportunities for all! This event is free\, but donations of any amount are welcome to support the Institute! For full trip details see here. This will be about a 3 hour walk. Conditions could be muddy and very wet so wear appropriate footwear. \nPlease note that the property is private but you can always visit during our planned trips. \nDirections: The marsh is off of Rt. 401 four miles northwest of Rt. 100 at Ludwig’s Corner. Lat/Long = 40.127651\, -75.767697 or use 28 Moores Road for GPS directions. Meet at the grassy parking area at the top of the hill near 28 Moores Road. Once you turn off of Rt. 401 on to Moore’s Road proceed 1/4 mile along the gravel road. You will cross a bridge and at the 1/4 mile mark make a right up the hill on the paved part of the drive. This is the first right after the bridge. At the top of the hill you should see other cars parked in the meeting area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-21/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T213045
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
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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/2022-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T213045
CREATED:20220825T200129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T200746Z
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SUMMARY:Microbiota-mediated Behavior in Wild Birds
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Houtz – PhD Candidate at Cornell University \nEmerging evidence has revealed that gut microbiota (the microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract) are essential for a wide array of host physiological functions in birds. But can gut microbiota influence the behavior of the host? This talk will discuss the potential for gut microbiota to influence the behavior of birds and how avian behavior can influence gut microbiota diversity. Our speaker\, Jenn Houtz\, will share results from her PhD work investigating this bidirectional relationship between behavior and gut microbiota in tree swallows. \n  \nJenn Houtz is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow and a Cornell Presidential Life Sciences Fellow. Jenn received her B.S. in Animal Behavior from Millersville University of Pennsylvania\, where she studied the development of gut microbiota in starlings and worked as an assistant on a project studying the social behavior of wire-tailed manakins in Ecuador. Her research interests include microbial ecology\, stress physiology\, behavioral ecology\, and ornithology. As a first-generation student\, she is also passionate about mentoring undergraduate researchers\, teaching\, and science outreach. \n  \nNote: This meeting will be held in person at the meeting house and via Zoom. Zoom signon will start at 7:15 to enable the meeting to begin at 7:30. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/stress-physiology-in-tree-swallows-official-title-is-tbd/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T083000
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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/2022-11-24/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T213045
CREATED:20221027T155738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T160323Z
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SUMMARY:Every Thursday Morning Exton Park\, Exton\, PA - No walk on Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Various leaders in conjunction with Friends of Exton Park \nNote: Formerly known as Church Farm Pond and now a part of Exton Park\, this pond and surrounding wetland had been a popular birding spot for years. \nDirections: From the intersection of Routes 30 and 202\, drive west along Route 30 and turn right on Valley Creek Blvd. At the end of the road\, make a left on Swedesford Road and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/every-thursday-morning-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T213045
CREATED:20130914T185330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T220230Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on Photography trip:  Conowingo Dam\, MD
DESCRIPTION:For: Photography\, eagles\, and waterfowl \nPlace: Parking area below dam\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeader: John McNamara (484-782-4820\, jmckayak@gmail.com) \nNote: We will be looking for eagles and other birds in the area with a focus on photography.  There will be a short walk of about 1 mile on a flat trail along the river.  This trip is weather dependent.  Bring lunch; this is an all-day trip. \nDirections: Take US Route 1 south over the Conowingo Dam.  Turn left at the first road\,  Shuresville Road and go about 1/2 mile.  Make a hard left on Shures Landing Road and go to the parking lot at the end of the road. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/focus-on-photography-trip-conowingo-dam-md/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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