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Sep
3
Sat
2022
First Saturday Bird Walks
Sep 3 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
First Saturday Bird Walks
  • SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
  • Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.
Sep
10
Sat
2022
Fall Migrants – Heisey Orchard/Michaux SF
Sep 10 @ 7:15 am – 1:00 pm
Fall Migrants - Heisey Orchard/Michaux SF
  • Field Trip: FALL MIGRANTS.
  • Bring binoculars and snack.
  • One mile walk in wet grass at Heisey Orchard. Then by car on Michaux SF roads with additional walk(s) of up to half mile, with trip ending between 12 and 1 PM.
  • Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland Exit 20, I-81 northbound.
  • Destinations: Heisey Rd Orchard and Michaux State Forest.
  • Leader: Bill Oyler
Sep
17
Sat
2022
Third Saturday Bird Walks
Sep 17 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Third Saturday Bird Walks
  • SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
  • Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.
Sep
20
Tue
2022
Cape May, NJ for WARBLERS
Sep 20 – Sep 22 all-day
  • Trip to Cape May NJ for WARBLERS.
  • Options for migrating raptors and seabirds.
  • Bring scopes and binoculars.
  • Make your own motel and meal arrangements.
  • Signup deadline is September 16.
  • See Cape May page.
  • Meeting Place: Cape May, NJ
  • Destination: Lots of sites in the Cape May area
  • Leader: Sue Greer

Travel with CAS to one of the top birding locations in all of North America: Cape May, New Jersey, located in the very heart of the Atlantic Flyway. This trip is sure to appeal to both avid & novice birders alike, as it is timed to catch all the birding action of the fall migration along the Eastern Seaboard.

Cape May’s location makes it a special birding hot spot. It is positioned on the southernmost tip of New Jersey, and is situated exactly where birds that are migrating from points north “drop out” before crossing the Delaware Bay. Warblers, raptors, and waterfowl all abound here during the month of September, as do a myriad of shorebirds.

As you can see from the itinerary, the trip will cover sites that are well known for quality birding.  There also will be a group “Pizza in the Park” dinner the first night where we can get to know each other better and get updates on the trip.  Participants should find and make their own lodging arrangements.  The are many options in and around Cape May to fit a range of budgets.  For more details on the area, including places to stay, see https://njaudubon.org/centers/cape-may-bird-observatory/

Cape May Warbler
Photo by Lorraine Minns / 2019 Audubon Photography Awards
Oct
1
Sat
2022
First Saturday Bird Walks
Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
First Saturday Bird Walks
  • SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
  • Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.
Oct
10
Mon
2022
Youth Contests End
Oct 10 @ 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

The Youth Contests for 2021-2022 close today!

Conococheague Audubon Society’s Youth Contests offer opportunities for young people to win a cash prize! Both our “Longest Bird Species List of the Year” and “Best Bird Photo of the Year” contests involve your love of nature and your keen observation skills. The contests will be judged in two different age groups – ages 5 to 15 and ages 16 to 18. See details on the Youth Contest page. The contests started last year on December 1, 2021 and end tonight, when you submit your entries at our regular meeting.

Please note: We need your parent’s/guardian’s permission for you to enter the contest and for us to report selected information about you to our members and the public. Your parent/guardian must also affirm your entries comply with the rules. So, be sure you have the completed necessary forms when you submit your entries.

Oct
15
Sat
2022
Third Saturday Bird Walks
Oct 15 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Third Saturday Bird Walks
  • SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks, 8:00 AM first and third Saturdays; various locations in Franklin County.
  • Larry and Sharon Williams, 717-655-7414; see Buttonwood Nature Center, 717-762-0373 for schedule.
Oct
22
Sat
2022
Introduction to Bird Monitoring Project in the Michaux, Part 1
Oct 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Bird Monitoring Project in the Michaux, Part 1
  • Background: Michaux State Forest staff asked CAS to help monitor birds at several specific sites on the Michaux. This is one of two field trips to show participants where the sites are and to explain the monitoring protocols. Expect to see late fall migrants and winter residents.The map below shows where the sites are. On this trip, you will visit some, but not all sites. The Part 2 trip will complete the tour.
  • Meet at Mont Alto State Park parking lot on Rt 233 (across from pavilion).
  • Bring binoculars, snack, and sturdy walking shoes.  Expect an easy approx. 3-mile walk.
  • Leader: John Greer
  • Additional information about the monitoring project can be found in these files:
MapSouthMichauxSurvey
Oct
29
Sat
2022
Introduction to Bird Monitoring Project in the Michaux, Part 2
Oct 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Bird Monitoring Project in the Michaux, Part 2
  • Background: Michaux State Forest staff asked CAS to help monitor birds at several specific sites on the Michaux. This is the second of two field trips to show participants where the sites are and to explain the monitoring protocols. Expect to see late fall migrants and winter residents.The map below shows where the sites are. On this trip, you will visit some, but not all sites. The Part 1 trip started the tour.
  • Meet at Mont Alto State Park parking lot on Rt 233 (across from pavilion).
  • Bring binoculars, snack, and sturdy walking shoes.   Expect an easy approx. 4-mile walk.
  • Leader: John Greer
  • Additional information about the monitoring project can be found in these files:
MapSouthMichauxSurvey
Nov
5
Sat
2022
Fall Migration at Conococheague Institute
Nov 5 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Fall Migration at Conococheague Institute
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