Bird Walk Schedule for June 2023

Thursday, June 1st at Heritage Rail Trail - Gladfelter's Station

• Meeting Location: Parking lot near Route 214 on Glatfelter Station Road.. 
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes:   Leader - Nancy Heiser
  
  

Saturday, June 10th - Beginner Bird Walk at Lake Redman Boardwalk

• Meeting Location: Meet at the Lake Redman Boardwalk located off of Iron Stone Hill Rd just south of Hess Farm Rd.
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Leader: D. Arrow - This week's bird walk will be targeted for people new to birdwatching.  Binoculars will be available for anyone who does not have their own.  We will go over birding basics and take a short walk along the boardwalk and lakeside trail.  Please invite anyone you know who might be interested!  Experienced birders are encouraged to attend to help out the 'newbies' !

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Thursday, June 15th at Pinchot State Park - Northeast Loop Trail

• Meeting Location:  Equestrian Trails parking lot on Alpine Road which is about 0.3 miles from State Highway 177/ Rosstown Road
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Leader: D. Arrow - Targets include breeding warblers and other songbirds.

Saturday, June 24th at UPMC Memorial Hospital (aka - the old Hawk Lake)

• Meeting Location:  UPMC Wellness Trail. - From Rt 30, head north on Roosevelt Ave.  Turn left at Innovation Drive and take the first left  into the parking lot and stay left to the rear of parking lot where the Wellness Trail sign is.  
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: ​This 2-mile paved trail has a variety of habitats, including wetlands with cattails.. 

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Bird Walk Schedule for July 2023

 Thursday, May 4th at Rocky Ridge County Park

• Meeting Location:   
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Leader - Bill and Jady Conroy
  
  

Sunday, May 7th  - at Rocky Ridge County Park (Special Walk - Lead by York County Parks)

• Meeting Location:   
• Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

 
Saturday, May 13th at Pinchot State Park (Conewago Day Use Area)

• Meeting Location: From Alpine Dr, turn into the Conewago Day Use Area.  Meet in the parking lot to the right after passing the old ballfield.
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Leader - D. Arrow.  We will be doing some moderate hiking on the trails in search of migrant warblers and songbirds.  Be prepared for muddy trails.
  
  

Thursday, May 18th at Millbourne Estates at Powder Mill Road

• Meeting Location: Meeting Area TBD
• Time: 9:00 AM - noon AM
• Notes: This will be a garden and birding tour of the grounds of Louis Appell's mansion.  We will get a guided tour by head gardener, Chris Paules

Saturday, May 27th - Hellam Hills Nature Preserve

• Meeting Location: Park at the pull-off spot at the intersection of Furnace Rd and Chimney Rock Road 
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Leader - D. Arrow.  Be prepared for a moderate hike along a gravel road.  Targets include late migrating warblers and breeding warblers including Kentucky and Hooded Warblers.

Other Information:

• The bird walks will last last 2 hours, but you are welcome to stay longer or leave at any time - these are informal walks.  
• No registration is required -  Just show up and bird.
• All walks are weather-permitting. Cancellations will be announced on the York Bird Chat on WhatsApp or you can call or text Chuck Berthoud at (717) 608-2614
• Be prepared to do some mild hiking on unpaved trails at most locations.
• Join the York County Bird Chat  to stay informed of Weekly Bird Walk details and other bird sightings and discussions.  To join, download WhatsApp on your phone, set up an account, email Chuck Berthoud at chuckbmib@gmail.com and ask to be included on the York Bird Chat
  • Questions?  Need more information?  Contact Chuck Berthoud at chuckbmib@gmail.com or David Arrow at tokens4dave@gmail.com