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SUMMARY:Return to the Sky: the Reintroduction of Bald Eagles
DESCRIPTION:Tina Morris \nAs the bald eagle\, our national symbol\, was facing extinction in the continental U.S. in 1976\, Tina Morris was beginning her graduate work at Cornell University. By luck and circumstance\, she was selected to reintroduce the species into New York State in the hope that eagles could repopulate eastern North America.  Young\, female\, with no experience\, she faced the challenges of saving this iconic bird while striving for acceptance in the unfamiliar male-dominated world of raptor biology. Playing mother to seven eagles forced her to transcend the isolation of field research to rescue an endangered species while in turn rescuing herself. \n  \nTina completed her graduate work in ornithology and wildlife biology at Cornell in 1978\, writing her thesis on the adaptations of hacking techniques to reintroduce bald eagles. Following her studies at Cornell\, she worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nature Conservancy for several years\, focusing on endangered species and critical habitat conservation\, before embarking on a 23-year career teaching English and biology. Since her retirement in 2020\, she has devoted her time to her own writing\, especially creative non-fiction with a science or nature focus. Thirty years ago\, with four children in tow\, Tina and her husband bought a farm in northern Massachusetts\, which they manage as a wildlife sanctuary\, promoting biodiversity and habitat protection for species in decline. \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/return-to-the-sky-the-reintroduction-of-bald-eagles/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T103000
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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/2025-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T204013
CREATED:20250831T210625Z
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SUMMARY:George Lorimer Nature Preserve\, Malvern\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Vireos\, warblers and other passerines \nPlace: Lorimer Preserve parking lot\, 1379-1529 N. Valley Road\, Malvern\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Sue Vanasse (484-459-4189\, hsvanasse@verizon.net) \nNote: The preserve has almost 88 acres of open space with trails through meadows and woodlands.  This will be approximately a 1.5 mile walk and should take about 2.5 hours. There is parking but no bathrooms on site. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take 202 North to the 252 Paoli exit.  Turn left onto Swedesford Road and continue for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto North Valley Road. The entrance is in a quarter of a mile on the right. \nGeorge Lorimer Preserve
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/george-lorimer-nature-preserve-malvern-pa-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T204013
CREATED:20210928T150623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T211300Z
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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. \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T103000
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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/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T204013
CREATED:20251117T001959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T002113Z
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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 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-53/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T083000
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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/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260410T204013
CREATED:20211010T212658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T211604Z
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SUMMARY:Elverson Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, Friday\, any time from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinators: Jim Cook (610-587-7545\, jim@elversonsupply.net) \nNote: Contact coordinator early for questions or to let him know of your interest so that sector assignments and leaders can be identified.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/elverson-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTSTAMP:20260410T204013
CREATED:20211010T212522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T145651Z
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SUMMARY:West Chester Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, any time Saturday\, from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinator: Merle Tanis (973-271-0464\, Merlet146@gmail.com) \nNote: Contact coordinator early for questions or to let her know of your interest so that sector assignments and leaders can be identified. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/west-chester-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTSTAMP:20260410T204013
CREATED:20130915T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T204114Z
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SUMMARY:Valley Forge Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, Saturday\, any time from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinator: Vincent Smith (484-410-1157\, nyctea34@aol.com) \nNote: This annual event includes teams of birders surveying eleven sections within a prescribed 15-mile diameter circle\, the center of which is the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove.  Beginning and experienced birders are welcome.  Section leaders will notify past participants. New volunteers please register by Dec. 17 to be assigned to a team.
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/valley-forge-christmas-census/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20260410T204013
CREATED:20211010T213348Z
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SUMMARY:Western Chester County Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter residents \nPlace: Assigned territories\, Sunday\, any time from midnight to midnight. \nCoordinator: Larry Lewis (484-340-7672\, earlybirdtours@comcast.net) \nNote: Contact coordinator early for questions or to let him know of your interest so that sector assignments and leaders can be identified. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/2220/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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