Bird Walk Schedule for August 2023

Thursday, Aug 3rd  - Location TBD

• Meeting Location: 
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes:  
  
  

Saturday, Aug12th - Black Rock Flats (Codorus State Park)

• Meeting Location: Black Rock Flats Boat Launch (off of Black Rock Rd)
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Target: ​Migrating Shorebirds - Bring a spotting scope if you have one!

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Thursday, Aug 19th - York County Heritage Rail Trail - Glatfelter's Station

• Meeting Location:  Rail Trail Glatfelter's Station Parking Lot (Off of Glatfelter's Station Rd)
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Leader: 

Saturday, Aug 26th - Lake Redman

• Meeting Location:  Lake Redman Boardwalk Parking Lot (off of Iron Stone Hill Rd, south of Hess Farm Rd)
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Possible shorebirds and early migrant passerine​

Thursday, Aug 31st at Rocky Ridge County Park

• Meeting Location:  "The Ballfield" parking lot. - Turn left into the first parking lot after entering the park.
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Targets include early migrating warbler

Bird Walk Schedule for September 2023

 Thursday, Sept 7th  - Hellam Hills

• Meeting Location:  Parking Area where Chimney Rock Rd meets Furnace Rd
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Targets are migrating warblers (and other song birds)
  
  

Saturday, Sept 16th  - Spring Valley County Park - Animal Activity Area

• Meeting Location:   Park by yellow gate at Animal Activity Area (from Potosi Road, turn left onto Crest Rd)
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: Targets are migrating warblers (and other song birds)

 
Thursday, Sept 21st at Gifford Pinchot State Park

• Meeting Location: Quaker Race Day Use Area Parking Lot
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes: 
  
  

Saturday, Sept 30th  - Susquehanna Riverlands State Park 

• Meeting Location: Parking Area 1 (off of River Farm Rd from Furnace Rd) - Google maps shows this parking lot and has it labeled as such
• Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Notes:  - Leader:  Chad

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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