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SUMMARY:Woodcock and Waterfowl at Middle Creek WMA Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Contact: John Lahr 717-205-3030 or johnlahr324@gmail.com \nJohn 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 where there is an opportunity to hear and view this unique event. Some of the time before dusk will be spent looking for other birds that might be in the area. Winter visitors may include Short-eared Owls and Northern Harriers. Meet at the Visitor Center parking area at 4:30 p.m. Visitor center facilities are only available until 4 p.m.\, porta potties are also available onsite. No preregistration is necessary for this trip as it is a joint event we are hosting with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Contact John (717-205-3030 or johnlahr324@gmail.com) with any questions.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/woodcock-waterfowl-at-middle-creek-wma-field-trip/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T173000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Birder Trip to Middle Creek WMA
DESCRIPTION: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 time of the year by exploring the Conservation Trail. The group may also search for Short-eared Owls that often winter at this location at dusk. Visitor Center facilities are only available until 4 p.m.\, porta potties are also available onsite. Contact Sarah (717-940-3804 call/text or sarahann71880@gmail.com) by 6 p.m. on Friday if you plan to attend. If necessary\, weather-related cancellations will be made by noon the day of the trip and registered participants will be notified. \nContact: Sarah Gotwols 717-940-3804 (call/text) or sarahann71880@gmail.com
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/beginner-birder-trip-to-middle-creek-wma-2/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Birder Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20251229T170154Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Middle Creek WMA - Waterfowl and More!
DESCRIPTION:Contact: Craig Boyhont (717-368-5986 or cboyhont@gmail.com) \nCraig 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 bird into the early afternoon so bring along any snacks/food/drinks and dress for the weather. The group will view the lake from different areas and look at various ponds and wet areas with the possibility of finding 12-20 species here on a single day to go along with the many thousands of Snow Geese staging at this time of year. It is a great time to be at Middle Creek. Some of the target birds include Bald Eagles\, Northern Harriers\, Ross’s Goose\, Greater White-fronted Goose and hopefully some early spring migrants or an early morning American Woodcock. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center. Please contact Craig (717-368-5986 or cboyhont@gmail.com) by 6 p.m. the day before if you plan to attend or have questions.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/field-trip-to-middle-creek-wma-waterfowl-and-more/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - Exploring the North Museum’s Ornithology Collection & Member Social with Refreshments!
DESCRIPTION: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 ornithological collection at their leisure. New this year is the opportunity to view the new Imaging Insects temporary exhibit that opened in September 2025. Museum staff and members of the Museum are also invited to join us for this event!
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-exploring-the-north-museums-ornithology-collection-member-social-with-refreshments/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20251230T192810Z
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SUMMARY:Riverwatch for Waterfowl and Gulls at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center w/ Light Refreshments
DESCRIPTION: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 of waterfowl and gulls that spend their winter on the Susquehanna in Lancaster County. Members will have spotting scopes set up under the covered deck and will be available to help with identification and answer birding questions. Light refreshments will be available to attendees in addition to general information on the club and birding. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have your own! This event is held in collaboration with the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center that is managed by the Susquehanna Natural Heritage Area for the Borough of Columbia. No registration is necessary for this offering. Contact Sarah (717-940-3804 call/text or email sarahann71880@gmail.com) with any questions. \nLocation: Columbia Crossing River Trails Center\, 41 Walnut St\, Columbia PA 17516\n(Observing will take place from under the facility’s covered deck) \nContact: Sarah Gotwols (717) 940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/riverwatch-for-waterfowl-and-gulls-at-columbia-crossing-river-trails-center-2/
LOCATION:Columbia Crossing River Trails Center\, 41 Walnut Street\, Columbia\, PA\, 17512\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260121T222506Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELLED* - Beginner Birder Trip - Safe Harbor Dam & Observation Site Road
DESCRIPTION:*This trip has been cancelled due to the forecast temperatures and potential for winter weather.* \nSarah Gotwols will lead a field trip to Safe Harbor Dam and Observation Site Road for beginner birders or for individuals who would like to experience birding for the first time. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Safe Harbor Dam parking lot. Target species include waterfowl\, Bald Eagles\, other raptors and winter migrants. These special walks are meant to introduce new birders to the hobby\, including bird identification\, binocular use and mobile apps. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Contact Sarah Gotwols (717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com) by 6 p.m. the day before if you plan to attend or have any questions. \nUse GPS coordinates (39.9251787\, -76.3857431) for the most accurate directions to this location.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/beginner-birder-trip-safe-harbor-dam-observation-site-road/
LOCATION:Safe Harbor Dam & Observation Road\, 1 Powerhouse Rd\, Conestoga\, PA\, 17516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Birder Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20251229T164624Z
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SUMMARY:Riverfront Park Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Emily Broich (717-333-9146 or emilybroich@gmail.com) will lead a field trip to Riverfront Park (north of Marietta). Meet at 10 a.m. at the park’s main parking lot near the pavilion and boat launch off Vinegar Ferry Road. Dress warmly to scan the river for mergansers and winter waterfowl. We will walk a short distance to look for other winter visitors among the trees including Ruby and Golden-crowned Kinglets\, Brown Creeper and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Please register by 6 p.m. on Thursday\, Jan. 15 if you would like to attend. Registration allows us to relay cancellation information should there be a need to cancel due to winter weather.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/riverfront-park-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park Pavilion\, 551 Vinegar Ferry Road\, Marietta\, PA\, 17547\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20251229T164223Z
CREATED:20251229T163506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T164223Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - Cerulean Warbler Habitat in the Kittatinny Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by Jennifer Sliko\, Audubon Mid-Atlantic \nCerulean Warblers\, once widespread in the eastern U.S.\, have declined by about 70% since 1966 due to habitat loss and degradation. The Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape (KRCL) provides critical breeding habitat\, and targeted forest management—such as shelterwood harvests\, canopy gap creation\, and crop tree release—has been implemented to restore the structural diversity these birds need. As a designated climate refugia\, the ridge also helps buffer biodiversity from the impacts of climate change\, supporting long-term resilience for forest-dwelling species.\n\nSpeaker Bio: Jennifer Sliko is a geoscientist and conservation professional with over 17 years of experience spanning environmental research\, education\, and policy. She began her career with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection before earning her Ph.D. in Geosciences from the University of South Florida\, where she studied past climate change using stable isotopes in fossil corals. She later served on the faculty at Virginia Tech and then at Penn State Harrisburg\, conducting research on nutrient reduction in stream restoration projects. In 2024\, she joined Audubon Mid-Atlantic’s Healthy Forest Program and acts as the External Lead for the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape\, where she works with municipalities and partners to advance conservation planning\, habitat restoration\, and collaborative resource management across the region.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-cerulean-warbler-habitat-in-the-kittatinny-ridge/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20250829T171854Z
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SUMMARY:Lititz Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:All birders are welcome and newcomers will be paired with experienced CBC volunteers.\nTed Nichols II is the coordinator for the Lititz CBC.  Contact Ted at (717) 856-3851 or tanicholsii@gmail.com to volunteer and receive instructions and assignments. Birders are also welcome to do a feeder watch count for the CBC\, but you must contact Ted to make sure your property is within the Lititz count circle and to receive instructions.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/lititz-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T123000
DTSTAMP:20251226T191406Z
CREATED:20240805T073313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T191406Z
UID:1776-1766831400-1766838600@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Middle Creek Winter Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:12/26/25 UPDATE: The Winter Bird Walk scheduled for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is being cancelled out of an abundance of caution. With icy conditions expected overnight and freezing temperatures predicted to persist into late morning\, we don’t want to compromise participant safety with a hike on untreated surfaces. \nJoin Lancaster County Bird Club for a field-based complement to our Dec. 10 lecture on the Christmas Bird Count. This field trip offers a hands-on birding experience that will allow participants to explore Middle Creek’s winter landscape and observe the season’s local bird species while gaining insight into the process of counting birds for the CBC. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or new to birding and CBCs\, this outing offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn how birding data is collected in the field each year for this citizen-science survey. No pre-registration is necessary for this trip. \n\nNOTE: The lecture associated with this field trip will be held on Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center at Middle Creek. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend both events\, but attendance at both events is not required. \nLocation: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA 17578 \nContact: Ted Nichols\, 717-856-3851 or tanicholsii@gmail.com.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/middle-creek-winter-walk/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20250829T171834Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T171834Z
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SUMMARY:Lancaster Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:All birders are welcome and newcomers will be paired with experienced CBC volunteers.\nBarbara Hunsberger (phunsberger@comcast.net) is the coordinator for the Lancaster CBC and Roger Stoner schedules the volunteers.  Call Roger at (717) 393-9030 to receive instructions and assignments. Birders are also welcome to do a feeder watch count for the CBC\, but you must contact Roger to make sure your property is within the Lancaster count circle and to receive instructions.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/lancaster-christmas-bird-count-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20250829T172341Z
CREATED:20241007T213918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T172341Z
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SUMMARY:CBC4KIDS (and Adults) - Lancaster Central Park
DESCRIPTION:John Lahr is the coordinator of this CBC4KIDS (and adults) which is designed to introduce young people to winter birding and nature at Lancaster County Central Park.\nA special event with Lancaster County Parks. John Lahr is coordinator of this CBC4KIDS (and adults) which is designed to introduce young people to winter birding and nature at Lancaster County Central Park.  Any adults without children are also encouraged to join the group to experience the beauty of the park in winter and help provide mentorship.  Please contact John (717-205-3030 or johnlahr324@gmail.com) if you have any questions or want to join the group.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/cbc4kids-and-adults-lancaster-central-park-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20250829T171814Z
CREATED:20231031T013200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T171814Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Lancaster Christmas Bird Count (SoLanCo CBC)
DESCRIPTION:All birders are welcome and newcomers will be paired with experienced CBC volunteers.\nDerek 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 pared with experienced CBC volunteers.  Birders are also welcome to do a feeder watch count for the CBC\, but you must contact Derek to make sure your property is within the SoLanCo count circle and to receive instructions.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/southern-lancaster-christmas-bird-count-solanco-cbc/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20250829T162621Z
CREATED:20250829T162621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T162621Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - "Ornithology Research Update: Forest Birds"
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by Dr. Jeff Larkin and his graduate students Colin Lynch and Nick Logan \nDr. Jeff Larkin\, biology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and American Bird Conservancy Forest Bird Advisor\, will introduce two of his graduate students who will report on their master’s level research on ovenbirds and whip-poor-wills. The research findings they will share are part of a long-term ongoing effort to better understand the factors that affect the occupancy and abundance of at-risk species and diverse eastern forest bird communities in general. Colin Lynch is studying the effects of forest structure on ovenbird abundance using LiDAR data. Nick Logan is using autonomous recording units and a machine learned classifier to studying the relationship between whip-poor-will abundance and time since prescribed fire.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-ornithology-research-update-forest-birds/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20250829T174352Z
CREATED:20250829T171033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T174352Z
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SUMMARY:Special Program: It's the most wonderful time of the year — Christmas Bird Count Season!
DESCRIPTION:Join Ted Nichols\, president of the Lancaster County Bird Club\, to explore the fascinating history of the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)\, the world’s longest-running citizen science survey\, which began in 1900 as a new tradition to replace Christmas “side hunts\,” where participants competed to see how many birds they could kill. This year marks the 126th CBC\, and the Lititz Christmas Bird Count—covering Middle Creek and the surrounding area—is one of the oldest in the nation\, dating back to 1905\, even before Middle Creek existed. Discover how this cherished event brings bird enthusiasts together to celebrate conservation and community. Learn about the CBC’s origins\, its influence on birding in Lancaster County and beyond\, and how bird occurrences in this area have evolved dramatically since the first count was conducted. This special lecture will be held inside the Visitor Center at Middle Creek! Note: A field trip will complement this lecture and be held on Dec. 27 at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center\, check out our events calendar entry for full details on that offering!\n\nSpeaker Bio: Ted Nichols II has been the compiler for the Lititz Christmas Bird Count since 2017 and\, since 2022\, president of the Lancaster County Bird Club\, a local 400+ member nonprofit organization promoting birding and conservation. A public affairs professional with nearly 20 years of federal government experience\, he currently works as a civilian at Naval Supply Systems Command in Mechanicsburg and recently retired from the military after 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Ted also previously led the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg and founded the Cherry Springs Star Party back in 2004.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/special-program-its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-christmas-bird-count-season/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20250829T163450Z
CREATED:20250829T163450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T163450Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - “Finch Irruptions\, Finch Feeding and The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by Matthew Young\, co-lead on the Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project and Founder and Board President of the Finch Research Network and co-author of “The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada” \nFrom backyards to wilderness peaks\, finches are some of the most exciting\, mysterious\, and popular group of songbirds. In this information-packed book\, Lillian Stokes\, best-selling author of 35 Stokes guides\, and finch expert Matthew Young will introduce you to the 43 finches of the United States and Canada from feeder-favorite goldfinches to Red Crossbill tribes\, to least known mountain-top Black Rosy-Finches to endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers. The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada will also be profiled and was recently published. It covers detailed finch identification\, language\, behavior\, irruptions\, specialized maps and foraging charts on crossbills\, how to conserve finches\, and much more. Infused throughout with quotes from the creative Quick Take chapter intros\, filled with interesting facts\, scientific knowledge\, and stunning photos\, this book will leave you understanding so much more about the finches you thought you knew. \nMatthew Young is a co-lead on the Evening Grosbeak Road to Recovery Project in addition to being the Founder and Board President of the Finch Research Network. Matthew worked in the field of social work with special needs populations at the William George Agency for 12+ years and is currently a Wild Bird Products Specialist and Conservation Coordinator for Aspen Song Wild Bird Food. Additionally\, Matthew worked at the Cornell Lab across 15 years where he worked on Golden-winged Warblers\, Voices of Hawaii’s Birds\, Merlin Bird ID\, and was Project Lead on Lab’s first Irruptive Finch Survey in 1999. Widely known as a preeminent authority on finches of North America\, has written finch species accounts for breeding bird atlases\, Birds of the World accounts\, and published several papers on finches and the Red Crossbill vocal complex.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-finch-irruptions-finch-feeding-and-the-stokes-guide-to-finches-of-the-united-states-and-canada/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T103000
DTSTAMP:20250829T232744Z
CREATED:20240407T074902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T232744Z
UID:1539-1762675200-1762684200@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Conewago Rec Trail Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Carl Groff will lead this easy walking field trip west along the trail with a stop at the Hershey Trust Wetlands overlook\, and then continue west with views of open fields\, woodland\, and creeks. The walk will be out and back\, probably a distance of 2-3 miles\, depending on the wishes of the group. You may turn around at any time to go back to the parking lot. Note: You can no longer park along Rt. 743. From Lancaster take Rt. 283 west to the Elizabethtown Rt. 743 exit. Turn right onto Rt. 743 towards Hershey. Go about 1/4 mile and turn right on Beverly Road. A parking area for the Conewago Trail is on the left side of the road at Old Trolley Line Park. There is a porta-john in the parking lot.  Meet Carl at 8 a.m. in the parking lot and bring water and snacks. Contact Carl at (717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net) by 6 p.m. the day before if you have questions or would like to attend. \nMeeting Location: Old Trolley Line Park\, 475 Beverly Rd.\, Elizabethtown\, PA 17022 \nContact: Carl Groff (717) 471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/conewago-rec-trail-field-trip/
LOCATION:Old Trolley Line Park (Meetup Location)\, 475 Beverly Rd.\, Elizabethtown\, PA\, 17022\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
DTSTAMP:20250829T164305Z
CREATED:20241007T205616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T164305Z
UID:1850-1760860800-1760871600@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:State Game Lands 220 Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Derek Stoner will lead a field trip to State Game Lands (SGL) No. 220 to search for late migrants and early winter arrivals. Some of the target birds include any lingering warblers\, White-crowned Sparrow\, Purple Finch\, Chipping Sparrow\, Fox Sparrow\, Blue-headed and Philadelphia Vireos\, and maybe a surprise or two.  Meet at 8 a.m. at the SGL No. 220 parking lot located along Swamp Church Road just outside of Reinholds. GPS coordinates for parking lot are: 40.272869\, -76.119807. No restrooms available. Contact Derek Stoner at 484-723-3348 or derekstoner@hotmail.com  if you plan to attend. \n\nLocation: SGL 220 Parking Lot\, Near 115 Swamp Church Road\, Reinholds\, Pa\, 17569 \nContact: Derek Stoner 484-723-3348 or derekstoner@hotmail.com
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/state-game-lands-220-field-trip/
LOCATION:State Game Lands 220 – Swamp Church Rd Parking Lot\, 115 Swamp Church Rd (vicinity)\, Reinholds\, PA\, 17569\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T113000
DTSTAMP:20250728T185242Z
CREATED:20240805T073736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T185242Z
UID:1780-1760173200-1760182200@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Bird Walk at Chestnut Grove
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Gotwols will lead our final beginner birder walk of the year at Chestnut Grove Natural Area. Meet the leader at 9 a.m. at the preserve’s main parking lot. This trip is for all ages and open to anyone who is new to birding. Participants can expect to learn proper use of binoculars\, field guides and apps to help hone your bird watching skills. CGNA has a varied landscape that will offer songbirds\, wading birds and waterfowl\, woodpeckers and raptors. Please bring binoculars if you have them – we will also have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow. Contact Sarah (717-940-3804 call/text or email sarahann71880@gmail.com) by 6 p.m. on Friday if you plan to attend. If necessary\, weather-related cancelations will be made the day prior and registered participants will be notified. \nLocation: Chestnut Grove Natural Area\, 43 Chestnut Grove Rd\, Conestoga\, PA 17516 \nContact: Sarah Gotwols (717) 940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/beginner-bird-walk-at-chestnut-grove/
LOCATION:Chestnut Grove Natural Area\, 43 Chestnut Grove Rd\, Conestoga\, PA\, 17515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginner Birder Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T173000
DTSTAMP:20250829T164028Z
CREATED:20240805T072659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T164028Z
UID:1770-1760162400-1760203800@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:BIG SIT at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (Rain Date Oct 12)
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Carl will conduct a “Big Sit” at Middle Creek WMA up the hill on the Conservation Trail overlooking the Visitor Center on Oct. 11 (rain date Oct. 12). He will start before dawn and go into the evening.  The public may stop by at any time to assist him with identifying species seen and heard from his 17-foot circle or just stop by to visit.  The Big Sit is an annual\, international\, noncompetitive birding event founded by the New Haven (Connecticut) Bird Club. The LCBC is using this event as a fundraiser to supplement our annual donations to Middle Creek WMA and the LCBC youth scholarship program.  Folks may sponsor Bruce by pledging an amount for each species identified or by contributing a flat amount to the event.  You are also invited to enlist other individuals to sponsor him or to donate.  Donations and pledges are to be paid by personal check\, payable to the LCBC.  Send donations/pledges to LCBC\, PO Box 262\, Willow Street\, PA 17584-0262 and note “Big Sit” in the memo of the check. Contact Bruce at 717-368-4824 or hrdabrd@gmail.com if you have any questions. No registration is required. \n\nLocation: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA 17578 \nContact: Bruce Carl 717-368-4824 or hrdabrd@gmail.com
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/big-sit-at-middle-creek-wildlife-management-area/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20250730T164743Z
CREATED:20250728T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T164743Z
UID:2248-1760036400-1760041800@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - “Returning Northern Bobwhite Quail to Pennsylvania”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by Haley Keff\, Quail\, Pheasant and Dove Biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission \nAfter decades of habitat loss\, wild populations of northern bobwhite were officially extirpated from Pennsylvania in 2014. Ten years later\, significant progress has been made toward reestablishing quail through translocation efforts. This presentation will discuss the species’ decline\, the status of the restoration project\, and highlight how\, in collaboration with our dedicated partners\, we are working to restore wild quail to the commonwealth. \nHaley Keff recently completed her master’s at Texas Tech University\, where her research focused on bobwhite management including translocation\, habitat selection\, and chick survival. She is now the Quail\, Pheasant\, and Dove Biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission leading the state’s bobwhite quail reintroduction program.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-returning-northern-bobwhite-quail-to-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T113000
DTSTAMP:20250728T185324Z
CREATED:20240805T071238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T185324Z
UID:1757-1758441600-1758454200@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Pumping Station Road Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Carl Groff will lead a field trip to Pumping Station Road outside Brickerville. Meet at 8 a.m. at the gravel parking lot at the intersection of Route 322 and Pumping Station Road. Located in the Furnace Hills in northern Lancaster County\, Pumping Station Road works its way along the Hammer Creek through SGL 156. Pumping Station Road is one of the more popular spots for warblers and fall migrants in Lancaster County. This section will take you along a gravel/stone road through mixed wooded areas along the creek and in one section you will go through a clearcut area for power lines. A wide variety of birds are possible with special attention made to the warblers that use this area as a brief stop-over during migration. Some other target birds will include thrushes\, flycatchers\, tanagers\, orioles\, sparrows\, grosbeaks\, and hopefully a surprise or two along the way. There are no restroom facilities or porta-johns at this location. Closest restroom facilities would be in Brickerville at one of the gas stations at the main intersection with Rt. 501. Cell phone reception is also poor at this location. Regular hiking shoes/boots will be fine for this trip as much of the walking will be on mostly level gravel/grass covered roads. Total walking distance is about 2 miles. Contact Carl Groff (717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net) by 6 p.m. the day before if you have questions or plan to attend. \nMeeting Location: Horseshoe Trail Parking Lot at Pumping Station Road and Route 322\, State Game Lands #156\, Lititz\, PA (outside Brickerville) \nContact: Carl Groff 717-471-9969 or fledge19@verizon.net
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/pumping-station-road-field-trip/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Trail Parking Lot at U.S. Route 322 & Pumping Station Road\, 80 Pumping Station Rd.\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20250405T235131Z
CREATED:20250405T190521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T235131Z
UID:2108-1746730800-1746738000@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting – “Avifauna of Hawaii: Birds on the Brink”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA 17578 \nPresented by: Mandy Talpas\, Hawaii Bird Tours \nHawaii is tragically known as the endangered species capital of the world and the archipelago is home to approximately one third of all endangered species in the United States. We will introduce you to Hawaii’s rare endemic birds\, from petrels to honeycreepers\, share the threats they face\, and highlight the conservation initiatives in place to help save them from the brink of extinction. \nAs a Pennsylvania native\, and a tremendous lover of birds and wildlife\, Mandy Talpas has dedicated her life to avian conservation. She’s worked as a Naturalist\, a Conservation Educator at an AZA-accredited zoo\, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary\, and a Bird Banding and Education Specialist at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. She continued to broaden her studies with the Ornithology Lab at Villanova University\, as well as studying tropical ecology throughout Latin America.\nShe is now Hawaii’s premier nature and bird guide with her very own birding tour company\, Hawaii Bird Tours.\n 
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-avifauna-of-hawaii-birds-on-the-brink/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20250104T205847Z
CREATED:20250104T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T205847Z
UID:1978-1744311600-1744317000@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - “Bird Migration in Lancaster and Beyond ”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA 17578 \nPresented by Shelly Eshleman\, MS\, Willistown Conservation Trust \nThis program will focus on bird migration research using the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. You will learn about the birds that have been detected by the Middle Creek receiving station and the pathways that those birds have taken. We will also discuss the role that private landowners can play in helping local birds thrive. \nShelly Eshleman is the Motus Avian Research Coordinator at Willistown Conservation Trust and a PhD student at the University of Delaware. Her research follows birds throughout the year to better understand their movement patterns. As someone who grew up in Lancaster County\, she is particularly passionate about conserving Pennsylvania’s birds. \n 
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-bird-migration-in-lancaster-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center\, 100 Museum Road\, Stevens\, PA\, 17578\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20250104T204840Z
CREATED:20250104T204840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T204840Z
UID:1973-1741892400-1741897800@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - “Bird Town Pennsylvania: Creating Livable Communities Through the Lives of Birds”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by Heidi Shiver\, Bird Town Pennsylvania LLC \nCome join us to learn more about the state-wide grassroots conservation program\, Bird Town Pennsylvania\, and how it works with municipalities to engage\, educate and empower their residents\, schools\, and businesses to make more positive ecologically friendly decisions that especially support birds and wildlife. Tools and resources available to engage homeowners from Backyard Habitat Programs to Community Science Programs will be shared as well as impactful municipal and community projects including creating Native Plant Pop-up Gardens to Native Plant Garden Tours to Demonstration Gardens and more. \nHeidi Shiver was member of Bucks Audubon’s Board and also served as Board President\, helping to create their advocacy committee\, establishing renewable energy as a focus and created and led their book club for 6 years. Currently\, she serves on Doylestown Township’s Environmental Advisory Council (over 6 years) and coordinates their Bird Town Program and starting in 2025 will be the Environmental Advocacy Council Chair. She continues as a Bucks County Penn State Master Gardener for over 17 years. Heidi also serves on the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania Audubon Council. She is also helping with managing\, writing and editing for the 2nd edition of Birds of Bucks County\, to be published shortly. For the past 3 years\, Heidi has served as the President of Bird Town Pennsylvania\, working intensely with their Board to reinvigorate\, to strengthen and to grow the program across the state and promote community-based conservation actions to create a healthier and sustainable environment for birds\, wildlife and people. \n 
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-bird-town-pennsylvania-creating-livable-communities-through-the-lives-of-birds/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T203000
DTSTAMP:20241212T084958Z
CREATED:20241007T211957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T084958Z
UID:1864-1736449200-1736454600@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - “Avian Conservation in an Urbanized Fragmented Landscape: Evolving Techniques and Developing Partnerships”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by Dan Ardia\, Franklin & Marshall College \nBird populations face increasing threats from rapid environmental change and human impacts on the landscape. The talk will use Lancaster as a case study for how to study and conserve birds in our fragmented and urbanized landscape. Results from existing research will be combined with describing new approaches to monitor birds in Lancaster and beyond. \nDan Ardia is a Professor of Biology at Franklin & Marshall College. He has been studying the effects of rapid environmental change on birds across the world and in Lancaster. Dan serves the ornithological community as the Board Chair of AvinetResearch Supplies and a Past President of the Association of Field Ornithologists. He is also active in local conservation efforts as a member of the Board of Directors of Lancaster Conservancy and PA Master Naturalist. \n 
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-avian-conservation-in-an-urbanized-fragmented-landscape-evolving-techniques-and-developing-partnerships/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTSTAMP:20241007T213246Z
CREATED:20241007T213246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T213246Z
UID:1870-1734220800-1734307199@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Southern Lancaster Christmas Bird Count (SoLanCo CBC)
DESCRIPTION:All birders are welcome and newcomers will be pared with experienced CBC volunteers.\nDerek 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 a feeder watch count for the CBC\, but you must contact Derek to make sure your property is within the SoLanCo count circle and to receive instructions.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/southern-lancaster-christmas-bird-count-solanco-cbc-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T203000
DTSTAMP:20241212T085353Z
CREATED:20241007T211737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T085353Z
UID:1861-1734030000-1734035400@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - “PGC Initiatives for Recovering PA’s Birds”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by Stefan Karkuff\, Pennsylvania Game Commission \nMany 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 for some species.  We will discuss many of our ongoing recovery projects in detail\, from our kestrel and barn owl efforts to habitat management for grassland species.  We will preview some of our upcoming projects that are just taking flight\, including recovery of aerial insectivores\, GPS tracking state-endangered species\, and nightjar surveys.  \nStefan grew up in Cumberland County\, where he caught the birding bug as a young teenager.  Following his passion for birds and the outdoors he went to Ithaca College for undergrad\, and then to SUNY ESF in Syracuse for a Masters in Conservation Biology.  After grad school\, Stefan returned to central Pennsylvania as a Pheasants Forever biologist working with local farmers to create wildlife habitat on private lands\, mainly converting cropland to grassland habitat.  In 2022 he took a position with the Game Commission as the avian recovery biologist working on statewide initiatives to recover Pennsylvania’s declining bird species.  He enjoys birding\, hiking\, gardening\, and spending time with family.
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-pgc-initiatives-for-recovering-pas-birds/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T103000
DTSTAMP:20241007T212330Z
CREATED:20241007T212330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T212330Z
UID:1866-1733558400-1733567400@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Chestnut Grove Natural Area Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 or email sarahann71880@gmail.com) by 6 p.m. on Friday if you plan to attend. If necessary\, weather-related cancelations will be made the day prior and registered participants will be notified. \nLocation: Chestnut Grove Natural Area\, 43 Chestnut Grove Rd\, Conestoga\, PA 17516 \nContact: Sarah Gotwols (717) 940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/chestnut-grove-natural-area-field-trip/
LOCATION:Chestnut Grove Natural Area\, 43 Chestnut Grove Rd\, Conestoga\, PA\, 17515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20241014T230226Z
CREATED:20241007T211040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T230226Z
UID:1857-1731610800-1731616200@lancasterbirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - “What's the Frequency\, Kenneth? How new technology is linking community science and ornithological research around the world”
DESCRIPTION:Club Meeting – North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nPresented by David La Puma\, Cellular Tracking Technologies \nThe 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 bird observatories and research institutions leveraging these new resources? Find out on November 14th! \nDavid La Puma has been delivering exciting and engaging presentations to audiences far and wide for over two decades. His passion of bird migration\, and the emergent technology used to study it cannot be overemphasized; and if you’ve seen him talk you know how infectious this passion can be. In 2019 David began a new career with Cellular Tracking Technologies\, a high-tech company pushing the boundaries of what is possible in wildlife tracking. As the Vice President of Global Market Development\, David is responsible for helping bird observatories and other entities around the globe design and implement cutting-edge wildlife tracking infrastructure and deploy the next generation of tracking technology. For the five years prior David was the director of New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory (http://birdcapemay.org) where his responsibilities included monitoring migration at one of the world’s most important migration concentration points\, with long-term research of raptor\, waterbird\, songbirds\, and butterfly migration engrained in the DNA of the observatory. Prior to his position with CMBO\, David was a product specialist for Leica Sport Optics where he developed the Leica Birding Team and continues to be a Leica Pro Staff member today. For over two decades David has conducted research on subjects ranging from endangered species management of the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow and fire ecology of the Florida Everglades to the use of radar to quantify stopover habitat for migratory birds and the use of long-term datasets to detect meaningful change in wildlife populations. 
URL:https://lancasterbirdclub.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-whats-the-frequency-kenneth-how-new-technology-is-linking-community-science-and-ornithological-research-around-the-world/
LOCATION:North Museum of Nature and Science\, 400 College Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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