Mar
6
Mon
2023
- 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
May
4
Thu
2023
- 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
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
- 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
- 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
- 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
Sep
2
Mon
2024
- 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
14
Sat
2024
- Field Trip: For FALL MIGRANTS. 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. Will carpool to rail-trail parking.
- Leader: Debby Hook
Sep
28
Sat
2024
Work Day: Adopt-A-Highway clean-up on 2 miles of Route 997 (Black Gap Road) west from I-81. Pick up trash on section with wide shoulders, easy walking. Supplies provided.
Meet at Scotland Park & Ride, I-81 exit 20.
Sign up with John Greer
Oct
14
Mon
2024
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Topic 1: Youth Contest Bird Photos & Lists due
- Topic 2: Adrenaline Birding; Big Day/Big Months/Big Years
- Presented by: Andy Markel
- Organized by: Dave Ebbitt
- Available in-person or via Zoom
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Zoom info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09&omn=84117623913
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
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