All field trips are open to members and
non-members.
Sunday, September 25, 2022 (7:30-9:30 AM)
Smays Run Trail
Black Moshannon SP
Join Julia Plummer for a beautiful morning of birding at Black
Moshannon.
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1171535
Meet at the intersection of Beaver Road and Underwood Rd. (Large
parking area at the Smays Run trail head)
40.883002, -78.021522
Sunday, October 2, 2022 (9:00am-11:00am)
Dry Hollow Tract – Rothrock State Forest
Join Jon Kauffman in exploring a recently acquired tract of land
by the Bureau of Forestry. This 1,271-acre tract of land, also
known as Dry Hollow or Scotia West, is situated west of Scotia
Barrens or SGL 176 and provides a unique opportunity for the
public to enjoy. Participants will be led through an easy to
moderate trail/maintenance road. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a
snack, and water. No facilities.
From Pine Grove Mills: Travel west on Rt 45 for ~6.5 miles, turn
right unto Marengo Rd, continue on Marengo Rd for ~3 miles, turn
left unto Dry Hollow Rd, continue for ~3.3 miles, turn right
onto Dungarvin Rd, in 0.5 miles turn right unto a gravel road
Dry Hollow Camp Ln, continue to a large parking area.
From Stormstown: Travel southwest on Rt 550, in ~ 8miles, turn
left unto Dungarvin Rd, in 1.5 miles turn left onto a gravel
road Dry Hollow Camp Ln, continue to a large parking area.
Saturday, October 8, 2022 (9-10:30 AM)
Penn State Campus- University Park
Join Joe Gyekis at the flagpoles in front of Old Main for campus
birding.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 (4-4:45 PM)
Field Trip Leader Training
Shaver's Creek
Join Doug Wentzel for a lesson on how to lead a bird walk.
We will meet in front of the Nature Center. Bird club
field trip leaders and future field trip leaders welcome!
Saturday, October 22, 2022 (8-10 am)
Walk at Rhoneymeade
Centre Hall
Surrounded by a mosaic of hedgerows, successional woodlands and
forest, Rhoneymeade farm is 150 acres, certified organic
(primarily hay), with a 6-acre arboretum at its center. We will
take about 2 hours of gentle hiking. Be prepared for a bit of
mud if it is wet, but nothing extreme.
Rhoneymeade
Arboretum and Sculpture Garden is 9 miles east of State
College, midway between Linden Hall and Centre Hall. Follow Rt
45 E out of Boalsburg for 4.5 miles past the junction with 322,
then turn left on Rimmey Rd. Climb the hill ~0.3 mi until the
road forces a sharp left, and then just around the corner you'll
see the parking area is on the left.
177 Rimmey Road, Centre Hall, PA 16828.
Trip Leader: Joe Gyekis
Sunday, November 13, 2022 8:00- 11:00 am
Winter Birds at Bald Eagle State Park
We will be checking various locations within the main park for
winter birds such as sparrows, hawks and waterfowl.
Some of the land birds we would like to find would include Snow
Buntings, American Pipit, perhaps a Northern Harrier and
Northern Shrike. The global climate is changing and warmer
weather tends to linger longer at Bald Eagle SP, so it will be
'anything goes' for this year's outing. We will meet at
the Swimming Beach, then drive to various locations around the
park. We will probably do some walking to the Skater's Pond
and/or to the Hunter's Run Cove launch so sturdy boots are
recommended. Come prepared for the weather.
All are welcome. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if
you have one. Photographers welcome.
Trip Leader: Bob Snyder
email:
Bob
Snyder
Birding Events sponsored
by partner organizations
Migration
Morning Bird Walks at Shaver’s
Creek Environmental Center
Penn State Arboretum Fall migration Bird Walks
Thursday, September 8 ● 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Friday, September 16 ● 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 22 ● 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Monday, September 26 ● 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Free and no registration required. All walks begin in the
Penn
State Arboretum at the Overlook Pavilion. Please contact
Rebecca
Horwitt with questions or concerns. Walks are led by Joe
Geykis, Doug Wentzel, Deb Grove and Margaret Brittingham.
Birds and Bagels at Milllbrook
Marsh
Nature Center
September 10
Join the Nature Center for an enjoyable morning of birds and
bagels with the State College Bird Club! Meet in the Spring
Creek Education Building for a light breakfast and a brief
introduction to the basics of bird watching. End your morning
with a short walk along the trails to practice your skills.
Saturday, September 10, 9-10:30 AM. All ages. $5R/$7NR.
Register
Now.
Birds Walks with the State College Bird Club at Milllbrook
Marsh Nature Center
Held Tuesdays, September 13-October 4, 8-9:30 AM
Tuesday, Sept 13, 8-9:30 AM
Tuesday, Sept 20, 8-9:30 AM
Tuesday, Sept 27, 8-9:30 AM
Tuesday, Oct 4, 8-9:30 AM
The walks are open to all ages. A donation of $5 per participant
is appreciated. Registration is not required. Led by members of
the State College Bird Club.
Christmas Bird Counts: (dates and other counts to be
announced)
December 18 2022 (Sunday): State College Christmas
Bird Count
December 18 2022 (Sunday): Huntingdon Christmas Bird
Count
December 27 2022 (Tuesday): Raystown Christmas Bird
Count
December 29 2022 (Thursday): Bald Eagle State Park
Christmas Bird Count