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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/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20171030T184041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T205015Z
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SUMMARY:French Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \nPlace: French Creek State Park\, 843 Park Rd\, Elverson\, PA\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeaders: Patty and John Werth (home: 484-985-8164\, day of walk: 215-859-1148\, Pattyww@comcast.net) \nNote: We will travel a route that keeps us primarily on paved trails and roads.  Heated restrooms are located nearby. This is a joint walk with WCBC and VFAS. \nDirections: From West Chester\, take Hwy 100 north to Ludwigs Corner. Turn left on Conestoga Rd. Turn right on Route 345\, follow the many twists and turns of Rt 345 to a left onto S. Entrance Road. Turn right onto Park Rd and park at the Playground parking lot behind the office. \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/coventry-woods-chester-county-pa-4/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20250908T144505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T161130Z
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Bluebirds
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Fraim \nNancy’s presentation covers all aspects of a bluebird’s life during the year and how we can help them survive and thrive. It includes everything from identifying a bluebird\, to nesting behaviors\, as well as how to attract and protect them. The power point is filled with many photos and video clips which she had taken throughout her years as monitor. Lots of tips and tricks will be presented for not only bluebirds but other cavity nesters too. \n  \nNancy Fraim taught elementary students for 39 years. After retiring\, Nancy became Chester County Coordinator for the Bluebird Society of PA\, a Board member and Membership Chair. She shares her bluebird knowledge on BSP’s Facebook page and gives many talks to schools and organizations.\nNancy and her husband live in Downingtown. \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/bluebirds-tbd/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20220909T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T133803Z
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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/2026-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20260107T164936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T164936Z
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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-54/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20211010T212209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T205516Z
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SUMMARY:Barnegat Light S.P. and E.B. Forsythe (Brigantine) NWR\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:For: Harlequins\, eiders\, loons and other waterfowl \nPlace: Barnegat Light State Park. Meet at Barngegat Light Borough Hall\, 8:15 a.m. \nLeader: Dorothy Bedford (609-658-1894\, db@bt9.org) \nNote: There will be a walk of about 1.5 miles between the dunes to observe the end of the jetty. Brigantine is a fee area (per car); bring your National Park Service “Eagle Pass”. Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. \nDirections: Meet at Barnegat Light Borough Hall\, 10 E 7th St\, Barnegat Light\, NJ 08006. Follow NJ Route 72 onto Long Beach Island. Turn left onto Long Beach Island Blvd. Go about 7 miles to 7th Street on right. Please make a rest-stop at Wawa\, 370 NJ Rt 72\, Manahawkin (approach from East Bay Ave. Plan 30 minutes to Barnegat Light from Wawa). Forsythe NWR Visitor Center address: you MUST use 800 Great Creek Rd\, Galloway NJ or Google will steer you 30 miles wrong. \nCarpooling: If so\, meet at Gateway Shopping Center\, 125 Swedesford Road\, Wayne (junction of 202 and 252). Departure time is 5:45 a.m. (Estimated return no later than 5 p.m.) \nBarnegat Light \nEBForsythe \n 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/barnegat-light-and-e-b-forsythe-brigantine-nwr-nj-2/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T083000
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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/2026-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20240301T164600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T205923Z
UID:10001641-1768984200-1768993200@westchesterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Marsh Creek State Park
DESCRIPTION:For: Winter Residents \nPlace: 700 Park Rd\, Downingtown\, PA\, 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Patty and John Werth (home: 484-985-8164\, day of walk: 215-859-1148\, Pattyww@comcast.net) \nNote: Meet at the boat house parking lot. Walk will be about 1 mile. This is a joint walk with WCBC and VFAS. \nDirections: Take Rt 100 to Park Rd. Boat House is at end of the road. \nMarsh Creek State Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/the-great-marsh-36/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
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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/2026-01-22/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20240828T155324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T210139Z
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SUMMARY:Exton Park\, Exton PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Seasonal Birds \nPlace: Exton Park\, Exton\, PA 8:30 a.m. \nLeader: Bryan & Tracey O’Leary (610-888-2225\, boleary0072@yahoo.com) \nNote: This is a 1.5 mile walk and will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. Public bathrooms are available. \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 Rd. and park in the gravel parking lot on your left where the perimeter trail starts. \nExton Park
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/exton-park-exton-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
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/2026-01-29/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044106
CREATED:20160910T000230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192935Z
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SUMMARY:Bombay Hook NWR and North
DESCRIPTION:For: Waterfowl and other late winter visitors \nPlace: Painters Crossing\, 7:00 a.m. \nLeaders: John Mercer (484-459-2062\, mercer1135@aol.com) \nNote: Minimal walking involved.  Bring lunch\, this is an all-day trip. \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. We will bird Bombay Hook and head north to various spots in Delaware. \nCarpooling: Meet at Painters Crossing\, PA\, on the northwest corner of Routes 1 and 202. Departure time: 7:00 a.m. \nBombay Hook NWR
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/bombay-hook-nwr-and-points-north-de-3/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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