Next Field Trips

September 2 (Thursday) – "CONFUSING FALL BIRDERS" AT HIGBEE BEACH WMA, NJ
Spend a morning birding the fields and forest edges looking for songbird migrants. We will sort through the fall plumages of the (hopefully) numerous migrants at this Fall hotspot. With luck we will get to see a huge fallout of birds, but there should be plenty to see regardless at this time of year. Emphasis will be on sorting out "confusing fall warblers". The warblers are not confused, we are. They know who they are, but we are the ones confused (sometimes anyway). Meet at the main lot at Higbee Beach WMA (the one at the end of the road) Cape May Point NJ at 7:30 AM
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Leader: Mike Fritz
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September 11 (Saturday) – FORT WASHINGTON STATE PARK, FLOURTOWN, PA
For fall migrants.
This is a joint DVOC / Wyncote Audubon Society field trip and is free to members and non-members
Meet 8 AM at the Militia Hill Hawk Watch deck
Trip Leader: Jane Henderson
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September 12 (Sunday)– STONE HARBOR POINT, NUMMY'S ISLAND, NJ
We will meet at 11:30AM (note this time) in the parking lot of the Wetlands Institute which is located along Rt. 657 - Stone Harbor Blvd.
We will follow the birds from their high tide roosts to their favorite medium and low tide feeding areas enjoying good studies and hopefully a rarity or two. Even though shorebirds will be the focus, this area is also good for herons and egrets, terns, and depending on the winds, maybe some migrant passerines.
Bring a scope, bird id books, suntan lotion, insect repellant, and snacks. There will be plenty of opportunities for restroom breaks or even to hit a store for food if desired. You can always catch up with the group at any time. We will hit 4 or 5 locations for shorebirds - none of which are far from the Wetlands Institute.
For a more detailed list of possible species we could see, please see last year's trip report. Feel free to call my cell a few days before or even the day of the trip if needed - (856)383-2756.
The trip will probably go until 5:00PM or so. Very bad weather will cancel, but a light rain could actually be good for the birding. Check the web site a couple days before if any questions on the weather.
This DVOC trip is free to members and non-members.
Trip Leader: Sandra Keller (856) 383-2756.
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September 15 (Wednesday) - MANAYUNK CHIMNEY SWIFT ROOST- PHILADELPHIA, PA
In autumn migration, huge numbers of Chimney Swifts roost in chimneys of certain schools in the Roxborough/Manayunk area. The birds have been going down the chimney just before dark, so people should get there around 6:45 PM when the birds begin to gather.
Location:
Shawmont School
535 Shawmont Ave.
Philadelphia 19128
Parking is available in school lot.
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This is a joint DVOC / Wyncote Audubon Society field trip and is free to members and non-members
Leader: Jane Henderson
Click Here for trip reports from previous years