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SUMMARY:Northern Peru\, Upland and the Amazon Basin
DESCRIPTION:John McNamara \nWCBC member John McNamara will tell us about his travels in northern Peru. \n  \nJohn is a long-time member of the WCBC who is a serious bird photographer. He can often be seen on club trips providing advice to participants on the use of their optics.  \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/tbd-23/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
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SUMMARY:History and Birds -  Rapp’s Dam Trailhead\, Chester County\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Migrants and resident birds \nPlace: Parking lot on 1123 Rapp’s Dam Rd. \nLeader: Rick Wolf (610-933-6414\, randewolf@icloud.com) \nNote: We will walk approximately 2 level miles along French Creek looking for migrating & resident birds in addition to learning about the rich history of the immediate area. \nDirections: Take route 113 to Rapps Dam Road for 1/4 mile to the trail head or email or call leader for directions or use the link below. \nEast Pikeland Township Building 
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/history-and-birds-rapps-dam-trailhead-chester-county-pa/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T080000
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SUMMARY:The Great Marsh
DESCRIPTION:For: 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-57/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000
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SUMMARY:Birding the Lower Rio Grande of Texas - From South Padre Island to Falcon Dam
DESCRIPTION:John McFarland \nJohn & Karen were volunteers at Santa Ana NWR along the Rio Grande in Texas\, October – December 2024. In that time period and through various bird guides\, they got to know many of the hot spots of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. This presentation will showcase many of the specialties of this area and give you insight on how you too can easily bird this unique region. \n  \nJohn & Karen have been avid birders for over 25 years. They retired about five years ago and travel the US via RV. \n  \nZoom Link to Meeting \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-24/
CATEGORIES:Meetings & Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000
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SUMMARY:ChesLen Preserve (formerly Embreeville County Park)\, PA
DESCRIPTION:For: Early migrants \nPlace: Newlin Township Maintenance Building\, 8:00 a.m. \nLeaders: Judy Ford (484-682-7748\, RareJBird@verizon.net) and Mike Gardner (484-880-7083\, birdnerd@zoominternet.net) \nNote: Approximately 3 hours\, walking over mostly flat\, marshy terrain\, about 1-2 miles. Waterproof boots or shoes a must. \nDirections: The Newlin Twp Bldg parking lot (1751 Embreeville Rd Coatesville PA 19320) is west of West Chester\, on PA Rte 162\, directly across from the marsh. \nCheslen Preserve \nNewlin Township Building map
URL:https://westchesterbirdclub.org/event/cheslen-preserve-formerly-embreeville-county-park-pa-3/
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