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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/2024-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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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/2024-08-08/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T234331
CREATED:20220925T222055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T184624Z
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SUMMARY:Bombay Hook NWR and Points South\, DE
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: Meet 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T234331
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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/2024-08-15/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T234331
CREATED:20240816T192922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T192922Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Summer Residents & 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. 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-41/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T103000
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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/2024-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T234331
CREATED:20230913T185727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T204617Z
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SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series:  #5 - Exton Park Evening Walk
DESCRIPTION:For: Early migrants such as Common Nighthawk \nPlace: Exton Park\, 6:00 p.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. \nThis 1-2 mile evening walk along level earthen paths will cover about a mile and take about 2 hours.  Restrooms are available at the parking area where we will meet.  This field trip is a collaboration between WCBC and Valley Forge Audubon Society.\nDirections: Meet at the trailhead parking area for the Chester Valley Trail off of Church Farm Lane\, NOT at the gravel lot on Swedesford Rd. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T125618
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T125618
DTSTAMP:20260410T234331
CREATED:20240222T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T165618Z
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SUMMARY:Chester County Parks Birding Series:  #7 – Hibernia Park
DESCRIPTION:For:  Fall migrants and resident birds \nPlace: : 1 Park Rd. Coatesville\, PA \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. \nThis outing will cover about 2 miles and will last approximately 2-3 hours. There is a modern restroom at the park office\, where we will meet. This field trip is a collaboration between WCBC and Valley Forge Audubon Society. \nDirections: We will meet at the park office near the mansion off of Park Rd. \nHibernia Park 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/chester-county-parks-birding-series-7-hibernia-park/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T103000
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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/2024-08-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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