Sep
9
Sat
2023
- 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: 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.
Feb
16
Fri
2024
- Destination:Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, near Cambridge, Maryland.
- Auto tour for WATERFOWL.
- Friday – Sunday, 16 February – 18 February, 2024. Leave from Martins’ home at 1:00 PM Friday.
- Make your own motel arrangements.
- Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
- Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin
(near Cambridge, MD)
Mar
2
Sat
2024
- Destination: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Lancaster County.
- Auto tour for migrants. Hoping for large numbers of Snow Geese and Tundra Swans; also many ducks and other waterfowl.
- Bring scopes, binoculars, and lunch.
- Be prepared to take the PA Turnpike.
- Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound
- Leaders: Eric and Rhetta Martin
(near Kleinfeltersville, PA)
Mar
14
Thu
2024
- 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 with Bob Keener.
- Bring flashlight.
- Be prepared for tall, wet grass.
- Meeting place: Park & Ride, Scotland, Exit 20, I-81 northbound. Meet at the Park & Ride at 6:45 PM, or go directly to Heisey Road orchard on your own and be there by 6:55 PM.
- Destination: Heisey Road orchard. Note: birders are welcome, despite the Posted signs.
- Leader: Bob Kochert
May
4
Sat
2024
- CANCELLED due to weather…
- Field Trip: Little Cove for SPRING MIGRANTS
May
16
Thu
2024
May 16 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
- 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
20
Mon
2024
- NEW DATE: Monday, May 20
- 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
Jun
1
Sat
2024
- Outreach: Fun day for beginning birders. Easy walks with seasoned birders, fun activities for children. All families, adults, teens, and children age 6 or older (accompanied by parent/guardian) are welcome. Activities include; Bird Walks, Kid’s Corner, Nature Walk, Birding Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, and refreshments. “Birding Buddies” will help participants identify birds.
- Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. A few loaners will be available.
- 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
15
Sat
2024
- Field Trip: Easy walk along part of Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Chambersburg, 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 part of the Chambersburg section of Cumberland Valley Rail-Trail.
- Leader: Debby Hook
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