COMING EVENTS
Mon. Sept. 9: Professional photographer Cliff Beittel, a favorite YAS presenter, offers tips on how to get your best photos with your equipment. “The Search for Better Nature Photos—New Photos, Lessons Learned”, highlights Florida nature, travel, and history photographed by Cliff since his last YAS talk in 2012.
Luther Memorial Church, 7:00 PM.
Sat., Sept. 28: Field trip to Chestnut Grove Natural Area for Fall migrants, shorebirds and wildflowers.
Meet at John Wright Restaurant at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Tish Swam 717-235-2578
Mon., Oct. 14: Jeri Jones wears many hats related to York County geology. He’s a teacher, researcher, and field trip leader. Jeri will take us back in time as he presents “Your Backyard Geology”.
Luther Memorial Church at 7:00 P.M.
Sat., Oct. 26: Field trip to Chickies Rock area along the N.W. Lancaster Trail to see geological formations and birds. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars.
Meet at York Galleria’s Red Robin parking lot at 9:00 A.M. Leader: Jeri Jones 717-887-7103
Sat., Nov. 2: York Audubon’s Annual Bird Seed Pick-up Day. 9:00—3:00. at Record Company of America, Manchester, PA. Coordinator: Dick Humbert 717-968-5036.
Nov. 8-10 (Fri – Sun): Assateague, Chincoteague and Kiptopeke Trip . Catch the fall migration for songbirds and waterfowl along the eastern shore of northern Virginia for birding and photography. Take a day off on Friday to spend the weekend in birding bliss on the beaches of Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park. If you have a friend who just wants to walk, explore or sit on the beach in November, bring them along! We will stay in a locally owned hotel called the Refuge Inn in Chincoteague for both nights.
Reservations through NatureStabler Explorations, 717-688-5183. Info on NatureStabler.com or YorkAudubon.org.
Fee: to be announced.
Click below to view the trip flyer for more details!
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Mon. Nov. 11: Talented Hanover photographer Bob Anderhalt presents his much- anticipated program titled “The Birds of Magee Marsh: My 100 Best Photographs”.
Luther Memorial Church. Time: 7:00 P.M.
Mon., Dec. 9: Members’ Best—An Evening of Sharing: You are invited to bring your hobby, your collection, your photo albums, etc. Display tables, media projector and laptop will be available. Christmas refreshments will be shared on this festive evening.
Luther Memorial Church, 7:00 P.M.
Sat., Dec. 14: York Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count. Join in the fun! All are welcome to participate in this Nationwide event. Coordinator: Bernie Frick 717-843-6675. (Alternate date in case of foul weather is Sat.,Dec. 21.)
Mon., Jan. 13: Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico. Years ago, these were simply vacation destinations for George and Darlene Schardt. As their interest in birds and birding increased, their eyes were opened wide! In their presentation: “The Desert Southwest—A Birder’s Paradise”, learn about the feathered treasures they encountered as they share photos and stories.
Luther Memorial Church, Time: 7:00 P.M.
Sat., 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!