- 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/
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Photo by Lorraine Minns / 2019 Audubon Photography Awards
![Introduction to Bird Monitoring Project in the Michaux, Part 1](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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:
![Introduction to Bird Monitoring Project in the Michaux, Part 2](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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:
![Gen Mtg, Nov: Conococheague Creek Cleanup Project](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/genmtg.png)
- Youth Contest winners announced tonight!
- Main Program: Conococheague Creek Cleanup Project
- Zoom or in-person meeting
- Presented by: Eric Grace
- Organized by: Debby Hook
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
Zoom details: tbd
![Gen Mtg, Feb: Where the Birds Are: A Review of eBird Data for Franklin County](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/genmtg.png)
- Topic:Where the Birds Are: A Review of eBird Data for Franklin County [Note: This topic and speaker were originally scheduled for March]
- Speaker: Ron George.
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church.
- In-person and via Zoom.
To join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20
- Conservation Count and fundraiser organized by Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology (PSO)
- All day for 1-4 days, Join a team for fundraising opportunities, and/or sponsor one or more teams.
- PSO will select the organizations that will benefit.
- See www.breedingbirdblitz.org for info.
- Contact: Vern Gauthier
![Field Trip: Secrets of the Forest, Avian and Human](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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.
![Gen Mtg, March: Galapagos: A Model of Conservation](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/genmtg.png)
- Topic: Galapagos: A Model of Conservation
- Presenter: CAS member Bob Keener.
- Speaker will present from a remote location via Zoom.
- Attendees may view via Zoom at St. Luke or from home.
- Location: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church.
- Organized by: Valerie Barnes.
Zoom info
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7211203928?pwd=RXNwMjZpQVNvSHJGRld3cWZFQjJiZz09
Meeting ID: 721 120 3928
Passcode: cardinal20