COMING EVENTS
Sat., Jan. 25 (rescheduled from Jan. 18): Field trip to Gettysburg National Battlefield for our annual Winter Wildlife Watching tour with licensed guide Dave Weaver. Meet inside the Visitors’ Center at 12:45 for the 1:00 P.M. tour.
Coordinator: Tish Swam 717-235-2578 (Inclement weather date is Jan. 25.)
Fee required.
Mon., Feb. 10: Mark Kocher, veteran volunteer for local raptor rehabilitator Mitzi Eaton, will discuss aspects of rehabbing and share adaptations of various groups of raptors in his presentation, “Raptors and Rehabilitation”. Live birds will accompany Mark.
Luther Memorial Church, Time: 7:00 P.M.
Mon., Mar. 9: Peter Kaestner has become the first world birder to record 9,000 birds on eBird! Come hear about the amazing adventures of this phenomenal birder as he offers, “A Splendid Milestone in the World of eBirders”.
Luther Memorial Church, Time: 7:00 P.M.
Fri., Apr. 3: Field trip to Nixon County Park to discover hometown favorites and early migrants. We will take a short walk and check out the bird feeders at the nature center.
Meet at 7:30 A.M. Leader: Andrew Wolfgang 717-428-1961.
Sat., Apr. 4: Annual York Audubon Society Banquet at East Berlin Area Community Center, 405 North Avenue, East Berlin, PA 17316. Come early for silent auction, raffle and 50/50. Dinner served at 6:00 P.M.
Afterward, welcome Middleton Evans as he shares his latest book which highlights exquisite photos and a comprehensive handbook to the mid-Atlantic region. The book is titled: “Birds of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia”. Middleton will have books for sale.
Banquet cost will be $24 per person. (The dinner will be just $21 for those who reserve with payment by March 25.) Make checks payable to York Audubon Society. Mail to Barb Fisher, 81 Old Westminster Road, Hanover, PA 17331.
Reservation deadline: March 30, 2020. Barb’s phone # is 717-632-4926.
Thurs., Apr. 23: Field trip to the boardwalk on Ironstone Hill Road at William Kain Park. Birds come to the water, wetland and woodland habitats for Spring courtship and nesting. Bring binoculars, a chair and snacks.
8:00 A.M. till noon. Leader: Carolyn Mathur 717-309-7899.
Mon. May 11: Linette Mansberger, avid traveler and amateur photographer, will share some of the most beautiful, colorful and interesting natural treasures of Cuba, Brazil, Trinidad, Tobago and Panama in her presentation titled, “Hidden Gems of the Neotropics”.
Luther Memorial Church, Time: 7:00 P.M.
Wed.— Sat., May 13—16: Bus trip to Ohio’s Magee Marsh for the annual “Biggest Week in American Birding”. This is YOUR chance to see warblers, shorebirds and plenty of birders from all over!! Becky Stabler of NatureStabler Explorations has expertly organized this adventure for us.
E-mail Becky at Naturestabler@gmail.com or call Becky at 717-688-5183 to reserve your spot.
Mon., June 8: Field trip to Hopewell Area Recreation Complex to see grassland and woodland birds, as well as native plants. Wear walking shoes and bring binoculars.
Meet at the parking lot near the observation deck on Althouse School Road near the intersection of Plank Road at 9:00 A.M. Leaders: Alice and Tom Simmons 717-428-3673.
Sat., June 13: Annual York Audubon Society Picnic. Bring a covered dish to share, a plate and your utensils. Don’t forget your binoculars. (This pavilion has electrical outlets.)
All are welcome to join us at William Kain Park’s Muskie Pavilion at 12 noon.
We look forward to seeing you at our events!!
Keep an eye on our website for additional field trips.
For details on field trips, please call the leaders. All participants are requested to call the leader prior to the trip to reserve a spot. Specific trips are limited to a certain amount of people. To insure your spot, please call and notify the trip leaders of your interest.
Trips may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Meetings are free and open to the public - Come join us!