Mar
1
Sat
2025
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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.
- 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
![Map showing location of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area](https://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MapMiddleCreekWMA-300x148.png)
![Map showing location of Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area](https://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MapMiddleCreekWMA-300x148.png)
(near Kleinfeltersville, PA)
Mar
8
Sat
2025
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
Mar
13
Thu
2025
![American Woodcock](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![American Woodcock](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- Field Trip: To see and hear the mating rituals of AMERICAN WOODCOCKS at the abandoned Heisey Road Orchard.
- Head to 5207 Heisey Road, Shippensburg, but park 0.10 mile off of Stillhouse Hollow Rd next to abandoned orchard.
- Bring flashlight.
- Be prepared for tall, wet grass.
- Destination: Heisey Road orchard. Note: birders are welcome, despite the Posted signs.
- Leader: Bob Keener
Mar
15
Sat
2025
![Third Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![Third Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![Third Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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.
Apr
5
Sat
2025
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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.
Apr
19
Sat
2025
![Third Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![Third Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![Third Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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.
May
3
Sat
2025
![Horse Valley for SPRING MIGRANTS](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![Horse Valley for SPRING MIGRANTS](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- Horse Valley for SPRING MIGRANTS. Bring lunch and binoculars. Many stops, in and out of cars frequently. Please try to carpool. Not a lot of walking.
- Meet at: North Pointe Center, US 11 north of Chambersburg.
- Destination: Horse Valley area
- Leaders: Valerie Barnes, 717-352-4397 or Donna Hocker, 717-491-2171.
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![First Saturday Bird Walks](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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.
May
8
Thu
2025
May 8 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
![SPRING MIGRANTS - Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
![SPRING MIGRANTS - Stillhouse Hollow, Heisey Rd Orchard, local farms](http://conococheagueaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binocs.jpg)
- 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.
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