STATE COLLEGE BIRD CLUB
2022 Spring Calendar for Bird Club meetings
and field trips,
and other birding events
Additional details of field trips may be posted to the State
College Bird Club listserv group.
Due to COVID-19, please join us
remotely through the Zoom link which will be available on
the Listserv or by emailing the Bird Club President (see the
main page for how to contact).
Regular Meetings:
January 26,
2022 (Wednesday, 7 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (ONLINE Zoom
Meeting)
Program: Chyvonne Jessick and Judy Bowes will present a
program titled "Applying bird building collision data to
ensure effective bird-safe solutions".
February 23,
2022 (Wednesday, 7 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (ONLINE Zoom
Meeting)
Program: Rebecca McCabe will present a program titled
"Tracking the movements of snowy owls south of the Tundra"
March 23, 2022
(Wednesday, 7 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (ONLINE Zoom
Meeting)
Program: Bruna Amaral will present a program titled
"Small bug, big impact: effects of hemlock woolly adelgid
infestation on bird populations".
April 27, 2022 (Wednesday, 7 p.m.)
Regular Meeting (ONLINE Zoom
Meeting)
Program: Nan Butkovich will present a program
titled "From Wetlands to Badlands: Late Spring in Southwestern
North Dakota"
May 25, 2022 (Wednesday 7:00 pm )
Special Meeting (ONLINE Zoom
meeting)
Our meeting will feature the work of our area’s
photographers. Each contributor will share and narrate
some of their favorite images of the birds of Central Pa taken
in the last year (April 15, 2021 to April 14,
2022). Thanks to Ro Fuller and Jen Lee for
organizing this annual event.
To submit, email up to five photos to Jen
Lee no later than May 10 and if possible, send them
sooner. Include the species, date and location of where
the image was taken. Photo format should be the highest
quality and JPEG, JPG or PNG are accepted.
During each meeting, Greg Grove will provide a brief
summary of the noteworthy birds from the last 30 days.
Winter and Spring Field Trips
of the State College Bird Club
Saturday, January 15th 10am-12 noon
Innovation Park
Juniata Valley Audubon Society in collaboration
with the State College Bird Club
Join John Carter on a bird walk at the
University Park—Compost area and Hidden Retention
Pond in search for Fish Crows and other wintering
birds near the Innovation Park area. We will walk
about 2 miles around this area.
What to bring: binoculars, comfortable walking
shoes, drink and snack as desired.
Parking: Penn Stater parking lot: 215 Innovation
Blvd, State College, PA 16803. We will
meet in the lot almost across from the WPSU
building. Here are the coordinates:
40.831915,-77.843561.
If you have any questions or need more information
please contact trip leader, John
Carter.
Sunday, March 20, 2022 (8:00am-11:00am)
Bald Eagle State Park
Trip Leader: Bob Snyder
Meet at the Swimming Beach parking lot.
We will be looking for migrating waterfowl: possibly
various ducks and other waterfowl, Tundra Swans,
Bald Eagles and winter hawks that may be in, or
passing through the park while heading back
north.
Bring binoculars, a spotting scope (handy if you
have one) and a camera.
Please dress for the weather and time of year; we
can still have snow squalls in late March and wear a
pair of sturdy hiking boots, as we might walk down
from the war memorial on the dam to Hunter Run Cove
and the spillway marsh.
Saturday, March 26, 2022 (9:00 am to 11:00 am)
State College Borough Bird and Tree Walk
State College Municipal Building
243 S. Allen St.
Join Joe Gyekis for a 1 mile loop which follows the
new online Tree Walk developed by the Borough
Arborist, Lance King, and Kelly Davidson. The
link for the Tree Walk is below. We will meet
on the plaza in front of the Municipal Building.
Expect to learn a little bit about many common tree
species planted in State College and watch for some
of the spring migrant birds that may be moving
through town at this date.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6d36658783994aba94640517eebc0ebd
Sunday, April 24, 2022 (7:30am-9:30am)
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.
This field trip is open to members and non-members.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 (7:30am - 9:30am)
Search for Cerulean Warblers on the Lower
Trail, Blair County
Please join Nick Bolgiano for a leisurely walk along
a stretch of the Lower Trail in Blair County. The
goal of this trip is to find Cerulean Warblers, in
the core of their Lower Trail habitat. See https://keystonefund.org/success-story/a-perfect-habitat/
for more information on Nick Bolgiano's search for
Cerulean Warblers. This stretch of the Lower Trail
is also great for Acadian Flycatcher,
Yellow-throated Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Wood Thrush,
Louisiana Waterthrush, Yellow-throated Warbler,
Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Baltimore Oriole.
Please meet at the Mt. Etna
trailhead parking lot at 7:30am. Travel West
on Route 22 from the intersection of Route 453 at
Water Street. Turn Left on Fox Run Rd at 3.3 mi
(just after the westbound turns to 2 lanes, making
this easier if traffic) or Left on Etna Furnace Rd
at 4.6 mile. Continue Right near the river to reach
the Mt. Etna trailhead parking lot. There is a
modern outhouse available.
From the Mt. Etna trailhead parking lot, the group
will walk South along the Lower Trail for 1-2 miles
out and back.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 8:00 am
Detweiler Run Natural Area in Rothrock State
Forest in Huntingdon County
This trip will be for breeding birds of this
beautiful, secluded valley, which features fairly
old-growth trees and a delightful tumbling stream
lined with huge rhododendrons (Detweiler Run). Among
the possibilities beyond the many Ovenbirds and
Red-eyed Vireos are Canada, Hooded, Worm-eating,
Black-throated Blue, Black-throated Green,
Blackburnian, Magnolia (rare breeder) Warblers,
Louisiana Waterthrush, Blue-headed Vireo, Veery,
Acadian Flycatcher, Winter Wren (fairly rare). Much
of the birding will be by ear, but we will do our
best to see as many of these as possible.
Meet at the trailhead at gated Detweiler Road at
8:00 a.m. 40.7167,
-77.5338. There is parking nearby. This
location is be reached from State College on Bear
Meadows Road, and is about 2 miles past the parking
area at Bear Meadows itself and about 30 minutes
from Hills Plaza.
The hike will be moderately (at most)
strenuous: 2-3 miles on the Mid-State Trail and an
old road; there will be some wet/moist areas, will
be some rocks but no major rocks fields. About 3
hours for the walk. A hiking stick can be helpful.
No major elevation gains.
Trip leaders: Greg and Deb Grove. Please let Greg
know if you are thinking of joining them.
Rain date: Wednesday., June 1.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 (8:15 pm – 9:15pm or
until the last swift disappears)
Rain Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022
Sweets and Swifts at Ferguson Township Elementary
School, Pine Grove Mills
Come enjoy an amazing evening flight of Chimney
Swifts as they circle above Ferguson Township
Elementary before they dive one by one into the
chimney to roost for the night. The town of Pine
Grove Mills and the nearby elementary school can
observe dozens of circling swifts during the day.
During dusk, one may gain a better understanding how
many swifts are actually utilizing the school's
chimney during this unique time where swifts finally
come to rest. Historical counts range from 97 to 197
individuals!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a favorite baked
or non-baked sweet dish to share with others while
enjoying the evening sunset. Who will bring the
best-looking and tasting Chimney Swift themed
cookie?
This field trip is open for all to join.
Trip Leader: Jon Kauffman