Join Sarah Gotwols and members of the Lancaster County Bird Club to experience winter birding on the Susquehanna River and get some scope views of some of the different species…
Join us for this unique once-a-year social opportunity that features refreshments and an opportunity to explore the North Museum and their world-class ornithological collection. There is no cost for the evening and light refreshments will be provided for all attendees. Attendees will then have the opportunity to explore the entire museum and enjoy the museum’s…
Contact: Craig Boyhont (717-368-5986 or cboyhont@gmail.com) Craig Boyhont will lead this late winter field trip to Middle Creek WMA. Meet at 8 a.m. at Stop No. 1 along Kleinfeltersville Road between the museum pond and the main lake. Waterfowl will be the target species on this trip and there should be plenty to see. We will…
Beginner Birder field trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area for individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time or who would like to further their birding observation skills. We will meet at the Visitors Center and introduce attendees to the many species of birds that gather at Middle Creek during this…
Contact: John Lahr 717-205-3030 or johnlahr324@gmail.com John Lahr will lead a late afternoon and evening field trip to Middle Creek WMA for American Woodcock and other birds of the season. The main objective of this trip will be to hear and/or view the courtship display of the American Woodcock. The group will visit an area…
Club Meeting - North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 Presented by James Cubie You can make a big difference by saving 75 of birds you love to watch right in your yard. Our club can save1,500 birds. How? by protecting the birds from deadly window collisions. There will be several…
Contact: John Lahr 717-205-3030 or johnlahr324@gmail.com John Lahr will lead an afternoon field trip along the Susquehanna River. Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the John Wright Restaurant along the Susquehanna River in Wrightsville. This field trip provides a good opportunity to see Little Gull and maybe even Black-headed Gull which can…
Kim Morelock will lead a field trip to Safe Harbor Park in search of the Yellow-throated Warbler and other early spring migrants. Meet at the Safe Harbor Park tennis court by 7 a.m. Much of the time will be spent walking through the park along the Conestoga River and Warehouse Road. The trip will end…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by Zach Richard, Bird Safe Harrisburg Chair Collisions with windows kill over one billion birds in the United States each year. This problem is frequently documented by collision monitoring programs all over the world. Bird Safe Harrisburg’s program…
Contact: Jonathan (717-940-6067 or jonathan.heller@comcast.net) Jonathan Heller will lead a field trip to Memorial Lake and surrounding area in Lebanon County for early morning displaying American Woodcock at 7 a.m. Meet at the Middle Road Parking lot. From Rt. 322 east of Hershey and south of Lebanon, travel north on Rt. 934 through Annville. After…
Cammy Freed will lead a field trip to Shenk’s Ferry Wildflower Preserve to observe birds and the wide selection of wildflowers, including Trillium, Virginia Bluebells, and Dutchman’s Britches. Participants will meet at the Safe Harbor Park Tennis Courts at 7 a.m. After a short period of birding at Safe Harbor Park we will head to…
Contact: Sarah Gotwols 717-940-3804 (call/text) or sarahann71880@gmail.com Beginner Birder field trip at Riverfront Park and journey along the Northwest River Trail along the Susquehanna River. This trip is designed for individuals…
Carl Groff will lead a field trip at Safe Harbor Park. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Safe Harbor Park tennis courts. The focus will be on different habitats within the park. Some target birds include Yellow-throated Warbler, Palm Warbler, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Warbling Vireo. Walking will be mostly level and dry. Bring water and…
Marie Johnston will lead a field trip to Chickies Rock County Park. Meet at 7 a.m. at Breezy View Overlook along Rt. 441 just north of Columbia. After birding Breezy View, which includes a view of a Bald Eagle's nest on the York County side of the Susquehanna River, the group will proceed to the…
Doug Anderson will lead a field trip looking for spring migrants and resident species in the various habitats at Middle Creek. Good weather and good bird activity may lead to walking 2-3 miles on trails with some hills and tall grass. Hiking boots recommended, bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and snacks/lunch and be prepared for…
Carl Groff will lead the Pumping Station Rd. Warbler Walk. Meet at 8 a.m. at the parking lot at Rt. 322 and Pumping Station Road. The morning will be spent looking for migrants and resident birds along this popular stretch of Hammer Creek. A wide variety of birds are possible with special attention paid to…
Warren and Nina Wolf will lead a field trip on the Northwest River Trail. Participants should plan to meet at the Conoy Wetlands Preserve / Prescot Road Parking Lot. In…
Larry Bernhardt will lead a field trip to Muddy Run Recreation Park near Holtwood. Meet at the last parking lot on the left past the Ryan Observatory by 7 a.m.…
Sarah Gotwols will lead a morning spring migration beginner birder walk along Mill Creek at East Lampeter Township's Flory Park. Meet the leader at 8 a.m. at the Clark Pavilion. This…
Doug Anderson will lead a field trip through Millport Conservancy. Meet at 7 a.m. in the main parking area located just off 737 E Millport Rd., Lititz. This will be…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Aspen Simone and Hannah Michelle Brower, Founders of Philly Pigeon Tours When…
Larry Bernhardt and Tom Amico will lead a field trip to Susquehannock State Park. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Hawk Point Parking Lot / Susquehanna River overlook at the…
Carl Groff will lead a field trip to Juniata County for spring warblers and other migrants. Target species include both Golden-winged and Blue-winged Warblers. This trip covers several areas of…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Emmy Casper, Wildlife Biologist, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Breeding populations…
Ted Nichols will lead a field trip exploring Lancaster Conservancy's Ferncliff Preserve and nearby Bald Eagle Road checking out some of Lancaster County's prime breeding bird habitat. Meet at 7…