Field Trips
The field trips listed here are planned months in advance. As the date approaches, the newsletter and this webpage will provide further details. It may be necessary to contact the trip leader, or Russ States at 814-676-6320 to confirm the times and other details.
Sun., Nov. 18, 2007 Birding at Presque Isle State Park - 8:30 a.m. at first parking lot in park. For early winter waterfowl, gulls and other specialties of the season. This has always been a rewarding trip as in past years we have had a Snowy Owl, a Northern Shrike, Redpolls, Lapland Longspurs, a Bohemian Waxwing and a California Gull. Dress for the weather. Leader - Russ States.
Sat., December 15, 2007 - Butler County Christmas Bird Count-
The Butler County CBC will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2007. The center of the 15 mile diameter of
the count circle is located approximately 1.5 miles east of the junction of
Lindey Road and Rt. 528. Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park, McConnells Mill,
Wolf Creek Narrows and the campus of Slippery Rock University are within the
circle. If you are interested in participating, either by being a feeder
watcher or field observer, contact Suzanne Butcher at
330-759-1945 (leave messages) or sarbird@hotmail.com as soon as
possible so count assignments can be made.
For more information contact Suzanne Butcher. Hope to see you there.
Sun., December 30, 2007 - Pleasantville Christmas Bird Count-
The Pleasantville CBC will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2006 from dawn to dark (or earlier or later if
you are so inclined). The circle for this count encompasses the area
approximately from Titusville in the northwest to Pleasantville to Tionesta in
the northeast south to President east to Oleopolis and Rouseville and then
north along the western edge of Oil Creek State Park. The count is centered on
the historic ghost town of Pithole. Please feel welcome to participate in this
count. Assignments can be made for an easy to get to area if you are
unfamiliar with this count. Also needed are feeder watchers who live in the
area. If you are unsure if you are in the count circle call and ask. This is a
more northern count than the Butler count, so expect some more northern
species. If you are interested in helping, please contact: Russ States
814-676-6320 (please talk to the machine) or pabirder@verizon.net.
The April 19 trip to Conneaut Harbor has been cancelled.
April 19th -Conneaut Harbor, Ohio for shorebirds & Roderick gamelands. We will start the day at Conneaut Harbor looking for shorebirds. If the shorebirding is good we will just stay here. If the shorebirding is poor, we will head over to Roderick & finish the field trip there.
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIP HOG ISLAND, MAINE AUGUST 10 – 16, 2008 Discover proven strategies to power your local Audubon chapter, during this week with national Audubon staff, guest speakers, and fellow participants from Audubon chapters nationwide. You’ll also have time for guided exploration of Hog Island’s old-growth forest and rocky tide pools, plus a narrated boat cruise to see Atlantic puffins and other seabirds. Bartramian Audubon is very excited to offer a scholarship to an individual to attend this experience of a lifetime. All the Bartramian Audubon Society asks is that the recipient serve a 2-year term on the BAS board of directors upon returning from the workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has been considering how they might be able to give more to their Audubon chapter and community. This scholarship has been made possible by a grant from National Audubon and Audubon PA. For more information and/or an application, please contact Kathie Goodblood at 814-432-4496 or bhns@csonline.net. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2008.
SECOND ANNUAL OIL
REGION BIRDING FESTIVAL (Note - this is not a BAS event, but we are passing on
the word to those interested.)
The Oil Region of
Northwest Pennsylvania is sponsoring its second annual birding festival on May 2, 3, & 4, 2008. This
festival’s events are targeted to help the beginning bird watcher. Bird
walks lead by local experts, workshops on topic like “Nest Boxes”, "American Woodcock", "Outdoor Photography"
and “Hummingbirds” will be offered.
Paul Baicich, bird tour guide
and co-editor of
“Birding Community E-bulletin”
and co-author of
“A Guide to the Nests, Eggs and
Nestlings of North American Birds”will be the Keynote Speaker at the Friday evening
dinner. This is a must do event for
anyone wanting to improve their birding skill and those thinking about starting
to bird watch.
For registration
materials and more information: 814-677-3152, 800-483-6264, or www.oilregion.org.
Saturday, May 10, 2007
The second Saturday of every May is the annual
May 24, 2008 Grassland species at the Piney Tract in Clarion Co. Looking for the grassland specialties like Henslow’s, Grasshopper & Clay-colored Sparrows. Many other grassland species are possible here. They are active early, so there is a need to be there early. Meet at 7:00 am in Knox. Watch website & newsletter for exact location.
June
6 – Monday- Annual BAS Picnic Our annual picnic will be held at
Late June, early July - Annual North American Butterfly Count. Watch for more details.
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