Every spring and fall hawk watchers gather at migration bottlenecks to witness and quantify the spectacle of migrating hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures. Join David Brown for a discussion of this niche form of birding. We will look back one hundred years to hawk watching's origins in Pennsylvania up through the present day. David will…
Lancaster County Bird Club's July meeting shifts to the Lancaster Conservancy's Climbers Run Nature Center. We will start out with a no-cost summer picnic provided for meeting attendees with food being served starting at 6:30 p.m. The club will offer grilled hot dogs, condiments, chips, a selection of drinks and a sweet prior to the…
Raven Ridge Wildlife Center will present a one-hour program on birds of prey with our newest team member, Mark Kocher. Mark will present an up-close look at the beauty of these creatures, like Teddy the Barred Owl. Learn how these animals survive, hunting skills, aptitudes and what it is like to work with them and…
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, have now been widely used in ecology and environmental monitoring for several years. Andy’s research program with undergraduate students at Gettysburg College aims to develop methods for monitoring bird sounds by UAS. His research shows that UASs can be a highly efficient way of counting songbirds and other vocal…
Join Lancaster and Lebanon's bird clubs on National Hunting and Fishing Day's famous Habitat Hayrides to look for birds and learn about the habitats that those species utilize. Please note that seating on the hayrides are limited and are first come, first served. Numerous hayrides will run throughout the day. Rain cancels the hayrides. Both…
After a 60-year absence, Piping Plovers are now once again calling Gull Point at Presque Isle State Park their summer home. Nesting there since 2017, they have contributed to the endangered Great Lakes population in a meaningful way and afforded us with the opportunity to learn more about these charismatic shorebirds. They have also provided moments of deep sadness as…
Held in conjunction with the North Museum of Nature and Science Club members will lead two introductory bird walks through habitat at the Millport Conservancy as part of the North Museum’s annual Fall Fest. Walks will depart at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. No pre-registration for the walks is necessary. The Fall Fest event runs…
Club Meeting - North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 Presented by David La Puma, Cellular Tracking Technologies The shrinking of technology coupled with the interconnectedness of our devices is resulting in novel ways for us to better study and conserve species around the globe. How are community scientists and disparate…
Sarah Gotwols will lead a field trip to Chestnut Grove Natural Area (CGNA) in preparation for the upcoming CBC season. This will also be a great time to observe winter resident species to include (hopefully!) several different species of sparrows. Meet the leader at 8 a.m. at the preserve’s main parking lot. Contact Sarah (717-940-3804 call/text…
Club Meeting - North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 Presented by Stefan Karkuff, Pennsylvania Game Commission Many of our bird species are in decline, and the innumerable threats these birds face can make recovery seem insurmountable. But the PGC is working on several statewide initiatives to help reverse these trends…
All birders are welcome and newcomers will be pared with experienced CBC volunteers. Derek Stoner is the coordinator for the SoLanCo CBC. Contact Derek at (484) 723-3348 or derekstoner@hotmail.com to volunteer and receive instructions and assignments. All birders are welcome and newcomers will be paired with experienced CBC volunteers. Birders are also welcome to do…
Club Meeting - North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 Presented by Dan Ardia, Franklin & Marshall College Bird populations face increasing threats from rapid environmental…
Club Meeting - North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 Presented by Heidi Shiver, Bird Town Pennsylvania LLC Come join us to learn more about the…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by Shelly Eshleman, MS, Willistown Conservation Trust This program will focus on bird…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Mandy Talpas, Hawaii Bird Tours Hawaii is tragically known as the endangered…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Mercy Melo, Pennsylvania Game Commission Migratory birds don't obey state and international…
Trip has been cancelled due to trip leader illness. Club President Ted Nichols will lead a field trip exploring Lancaster Conservancy's Ferncliff Preserve and nearby Bald Eagle Road checking out…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Jon Kauffman, PSU’s Shavers Creek Environmental Center Jon Kauffman will present an…
Sarah Gotwols will lead a summer walk through a forested area along the Susquehanna River. We will meet at 7 a.m. in the parking area located at the end of…
Sarah Gotwols will lead a walk through the Clark Nature Preserve to explore the meadow and woodlands for summer birds such as buntings, vireo, and tanagers. Meet in the parking…
Club Meeting - Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens, PA 17578 Presented by: Mike Moore, retired Biology Professor and a past president of the Delaware…
Larry Bernhardt will lead a field trip to Chestnut Grove Natural Area (CGNA). Meet at the preserve’s main parking lot (directions below) at 7 a.m. CGNA is an ideal place…
Club Meeting - North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 Presented by Rachel Pennell, Wild Turkey Research Project Crew Leader, PA Game Commission Southeast Region Eastern…
Carl Groff will lead the count at a hawk watch that will take place in the Ironville Community Park parking lot off Prospect Road starting at 9:30 a.m. The viewing…
Sarah Gotwols will lead an afternoon fall migration beginner birder walk at East Lampeter Township Community Park Celebrate the beauty of fall and the magic of migration with us on…