Calendar

Mar
6
Mon
2023
American Woodcock
Mar 6 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm
American Woodcock
  • Field Trip: To see and hear the mating rituals of AMERICAN WOODCOCKS.
  • Drive to Heisey Road orchard.
  • Witness the annual mating flight of these woodland birds.
  • Bring flashlight.
  • Be prepared for tall, wet grass.
  • Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound. Meet at the Park & Ride at 5:45 PM , or go directly to Heisey Road orchard on  your own and be there by 6:00 PM
  • Destination: Heisey Road orchard. Note: birders are welcome, despite the Posted signs.
  • Leader: Bob Kochert
Apr
10
Mon
2023
Gen Mtg, Apr.: Annual Business Mtg
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gen Mtg, Apr.: Annual Business Mtg
  • Annual Business Meeting: Reports and elections. Need a quorum, so please vote! All chapter members welcome.
  • Ballot:
    • New Directors: TBD
    • Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
    • Please vote in person at the meeting, by sending an email, or calling Valerie Barnes.
  • Main Program: The Birds and the Bees
  • In-person meeting. Also available via Zoom.
  • Presented by: Tracy Snyder, Penn State Bee Monitoring Program
  • Organized by: Anne St. John
  • Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Also available via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09

Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20

 

May
4
Thu
2023
Spring Arrivals/Migrants
May 4 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
NEW DATE! Spring Migrants - Little Cove
  • Field Trip: Fort McCord area for SPRING ARRIVALS/MIGRANTS
  • Bring binoculars and lunch
  • We will make several stops. Some walking.
  • Meeting place: North Pointe Center, US 11 north of Chambersburg.
  • Destination: Fort McCord area in western Franklin County, PA
  • Leader: Bill Oyler
May
13
Sat
2023
New Time and New Date! SPRING MIGRANTS – Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
New Time and New Date! SPRING MIGRANTS - Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms
  • New Time and New Date – 13 May, 8 AM
  • Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Road Orchard, and some local farms for SPRING MIGRANTS. Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
  • Meet: Keener’s home, 5207 Heisey Road, Shippensburg.
  • Destination: area near Heisey Road Orchard.
  • Leader: Bob Keener, 717-532-9723 or 717-658-8765.
May
15
Mon
2023
Magee Marsh
May 15 – May 17 all-day
Magee Marsh
  • Field Trip to Magee Marsh, Ohio, for WARBLER MIGRANTS.
  • Drive to the area on your own. No caravan planned at this time.
  • Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.  Make own hotel arrangements.  Sign up by Mar. 13.
  • Leaders: Bob and Terri Kochert. 717-263-3692.

 

Jun
3
Sat
2023
Beginning Birders’ Workshop
Jun 3 @ 7:45 am – 12:00 pm
Beginning Birders' Workshop
  • Outreach:  Fun day for beginning birders.  Easy walks with seasoned birding buddies, fun activities for children.
  • Bring binoculars or use loaners.
  • Meet at Visitors Center in Caledonia State Park, Fayetteville.  Park in first parking lot beyond Visitors Center.
  • Please Pre-register with Dave Cooney, or Janet Tice 

 

Jun
17
Sat
2023
Field Trip for Beginners
Jun 17 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Field Trip for Beginners
  • Field Trip: Easy walk on Chambersburg section of Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, with extra help for beginning birders.
  • Bring binoculars and field guide.
  • Location: Meet at Big Lots parking lot next to Washington Street to walk along Chambersburg section of Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail.
  • Leader: Debby Hook
Sep
2
Sat
2023
Fall Migrants – Heisey Orchard/Michaux SF
Sep 2 @ 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
9
Sat
2023
Fall Migrants – CVRT
Sep 9 @ 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Fall Migrants - CVRT
  • Field Trip: For FALL MIGRANTS. Easy walk along part of  Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Chambersburg.
  • Bring binoculars.
  • Location: Meet at Big Lots, 184 Southgate Mall, parking lot next to Washington Street Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail.
  • Leader: Debby Hook
Oct
28
Sat
2023
Field Trip: Secrets of the Forest, Avian and Human
Oct 28 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Field Trip: Secrets of the Forest, Avian and Human
  • Field Trip: Join us at Pine Grove Furnace State Park as we look for fall migrants and learn about the secret history of the area. Meet in the parking lot of the Park office at the intersection of Rt. 233 and Centerville Rd. We will bird the area and then drive a short distance to Camp Michaux, site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, a World War II Prisoner of War camp, and a church camp. We will also check out the nearby bird blinds newly installed by the Bureau of Forestry.Update:  The leader of the Camp Michaux Recognition and Development project for the Cumberland County Historical Society has volunteered to lead us on a historical tour, which will follow our birding outing at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.   Please join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the natural and human history of the area.

    Wear sturdy shoes. Bring binoculars.

  • Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park
  • Leader: Contact in advance: John Greer.
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