Join us for this unique opportunity to explore the North Museum’s world-class ornithological collection and for our first annual Lancaster County Bird Club Member Social! Light refreshments will be provided for all attendees. The evening will start out with an introduction to the museum’s ornithological collection and an update from North Museum leadership. Members will then…
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…
Contact: Ted Nichols (717) 856-3851 or tanicholsii@gmail.com Join LCBC President Ted Nichols and other members of the club to experience winter birding on the Susquehanna River. Members will have spotting scopes set up under the main porch pavilion and will be on deck to help with identification and answer birding questions. Light refreshments will be available…
Contact: Sarah Gotwols 717-940-3804 (call/text) or sarahann71880@gmail.com 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…
Veeries are songbirds that breed in dense, moist forests of eastern North America and are easily recognized by their distinctive song. Using the latest tracking technology, we followed the migration of Veeries from their breeding grounds to their overwintering sites in South America. This lecture will discuss patterns of Veery migration and describe the overwintering…
Contact: Derek Stoner 484-723-3348 or derekstoner@hotmail.com Derek Stoner 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…
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…
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 who would like to experience birding for the first time or would like to further their birding observation skills. Our target species will include a variety…
Join Dr. Laurie Goodrich from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as we explore new discoveries made about Broad-winged Hawks, a secretive forest raptor. In 2014 migration monitoring data showed some populations of Broad-winged Hawks are declining in eastern North America. Hawk Mountain launched a new study to understand the full-life cycle ecology and migration of Broad-winged Hawks.…
Larry Bernhardt will lead a field trip to the Octoraro Reservoir area. Meet at the boat launch area parking lot off Spruce Grove Road by 7 a.m. We will scope the reservoir from the shoreline area, so bring along a scope if you have one. We will take a short drive to Blue Gill Road…
American goshawk was recently recognized and formally listed in Pennsylvania as Endangered. We will briefly cover the history of the goshawk population in Pennsylvania and suggested reasons for its decline.…
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and DCNR are partnering up to create a new event at Middle Creek celebrating World Migratory Bird Day. The event could become part of the WMA's annual schedule if successful. A large number of exhibitors will be on site and many demonstrations -- to include bird banding demonstrations -- will be…
Franklin & Marshall College & Lancaster County Bird Club will host a free two-hour public event entitled “Saving Birds: The Science Behind Bird-Glass Collisions and the Need for Bird-Friendly Buildings” on May 21, 2024. *Online Zoom broadcast of event available starting at 6:30 p.m. at: http://bit.ly/SavingBirds2024 * The formal in-person program will be held from…
Lancaster County Bird Club will setup a table at the Southeast Nature Fest showcasing the club’s activities, bird conservation and the hobby of birding from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.…
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…