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SUMMARY:Waterfowl of John Heinz NWR\, Philadelphia\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: John Heinz NWR\, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA 19153 (NOT the Rt 420 access)\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Dorothy Bedford (609-658-1894\, db@bt9.org)\, and Patty and John Werth (home: 484-985-8164\, day of walk: 215 859-1148\, Pattyww@comcast.net) \nNote: This is a walking outing. The impoundment at JHNWR is a celebrated winter waterfowl destination providing forage adjacent to the Delaware River. Unlike most other WCBC waterfowl trips\, it is ALL WALKING. The Wetland Loop is 3.5 miles and is expected to take 3 hours if we do the entire loop (although last year there was so much to see we only covered 1.7 miles\, to the observation tower and back). More refuge information at  https://www.fws.gov/refuge/john-heinz-tinicum/visit-us. This is a joint walk with Valley Forge Audubon Society.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/waterfowl-of-john-heinz-nwr/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T183000
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SUMMARY:Evening Woodcock Walk\, Marsh Creek State Park\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Waterfowl & American Woodcock \nPlace: Main parking lot on west (Lyndell) side of Marsh Creek State Park at 5:30 p.m. \nLeader: Barry Blust (610-996-7913\, barryblust@comcast.net) \nNote: Please park down towards the water so as to not disturb the woodcocks in their display area.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/evening-woodcock-walk-marsh-creek-state-park-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T193000
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SUMMARY:Ecuador\, A Preview of What to Expect for Our 115th Anniversary Trip
DESCRIPTION:Club Member John Mercer \nJohn is back to tell us about another one of his trips\, this time to Ecuador\, where he added almost 300 species to his lifelist. He will discuss plans to have the club celebrate its 115th anniversary by scheduling an Ecuador trip in 2026 for interested members. \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  \nZoom Link to Meeting
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/belize/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T103000
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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/2025-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T134818
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents & Early Spring 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\, 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-47/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T103000
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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/2025-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T213000
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CREATED:20240904T124716Z
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SUMMARY:Safari in Assam\, India
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Kenney and Angela Romanczuk \nJoin Jeff and Angela as they recount their January 2025 travels through the state of Assam in eastern India. They visited four National Parks while having up close and personal encounters with Indian rhinoceros\, water buffaloes\, Indian elephants\, and over 300 species of birds. They will also share general observations about travel in India\, as well as what you can do to help make your trip to India a success. \n  \nJeff and Angela will also be able to answer any PA Bird Atlas questions you may have after the presentation is complete. \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 Crow’s 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 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. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/tbd-21/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T103000
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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/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T103000
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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/2025-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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