2009/2010
Updated 12/15/09
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2009/2010
Updated 12/15/09
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
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| The regular meetings of the B.O.C. are held on the second Friday
of every month from October through April with a dinner meeting in late
April or May. The meetings begin at 7:30 P.M. About 20 field
trips are held throughout the year to different locations in the County
and nearby areas to see birds and nature. These field trips are a good
way to learn bird identification by sight and song. Members receive a newsletter,
the Distelfink, three times a year.
Meetings are held at McConnell Hall, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center on PA-625 south of Reading, 2 miles south of PA-724. As always, all meetings and field trips are open and free
to the public.
Membership is open to those of the public interested in birds and nature. Dues are $15/year. The BOC year is September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010. For more info: Patrick O'Donnell at 610-929-5322
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| Yearly Bird Sighting lists for Berks County, PA for 2000 to
2008 may be found at:
Berks County Bird List (Species seen) 2000-2008 |
| Programs for 2009/2010 (Field Trips are listed below) |
| Fri. Oct. 9, 2009
7:30 PM
"Sandhill Cranes of the Platte River" by Rev. Andy Smith who will share his photographs of the incredible spectacle of the gathering of Sandhill Cranes along the Platte River in Nebraska. All welcome. Free |
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Fri. Nov. 13, 2009
7:30 PM
"Restoring Grassland and Forest Interior Habitat for Area Sensitive Birds" Dr. Jim Thorne discusses his work for the Natural Lands Trust's Hopewell Big Woods project. All welcome. Free <--- Photo by Richard Bonnett. |
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Fri. Dec. 11, 2009
7:30 PM
"Enraptured by Re-Captures" by Paul Karner. Back by popular demand! Paul will present a program on recaptures and returns from all species of his banded birds. The data is remarkable since he live traps hawks all fall, maintains one of the few spring Saw Whet banding stations, and spends all his waking hours in May banding migrating passerines. Joint meeting with the Mengel Natural History Society. All welcome. Free. |
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Fri. Jan 8, 2010
7:30 PM
"The Plight of the American Kestrel" by Chris Farmer, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Senior Research Biologist. All welcome. Free. |
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Fri. Feb. 12, 2010
7:30 PM
"Ecuador's Biodiversity from the Rainforest to the Galapagos Islands" Dr. Keith Minnich will return and share plenty of photos and information about his most recent trip to the Ecuadorian rainforest and Galapagos Islands. All welcome. Free |
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Fri. Mar. 12, 2010
7:30 PM
"Member's Night" Several members will make brief presentations on a variety of topics. Bring refreshments to share. (Drinks provided). All welcome. Free . |
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Fri. April 9, 2010
7:30 PM NOTE DATE
"To be Announced" All welcome. Free |
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| (Field Trips) |
| Saturday, September 5, 2009 7:00 AM
“Hawk Mountain - Fall Warblers” Meet at the North Lookout. Hike to North Lookout and back. Coordinator: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413. Hawk Mountain charges a fee for the trail and lookouts. |
| Friday - Sunday, September 25 - September 27,
2009
“Cape May/Stone Harbor/Wetlands Institute/Bivalve" Fee. Led by Rick Wiltrout and Linda Ingram. Call for Details. Contact Linda Ingram 610-796-3687. |
| Sunday, November 1, 2009 7:00 AM
“Island Beach State Park, NJ” Meet at old Turnpike entrance, Morgantown. Coordinator: Patrick O'Donnell, 610-689-9073 |
| Sunday, December 20, 2009
“Reading Christmas Bird Count” Compiler: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413 |
| Sunday, December 27, 2009
“Elverson Christmas Bird Count” Compiler: Bob Cook, 610-286-9919. |
| Sunday, December 27, 2009
“Hamburg Christmas Bird Count” Compiler: Laurie Goodrich, 570-943-3411 ext 106 |
| Saturday, January 2, 2010
“Bernville Christmas Bird Count” Compiler: Ed Barrel, 610-926-2962. |
| Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:00
AM
"Mystery Bird Trip " Look for interesting winter birds at a location to be disclosed. Meet at Lake Ontelaunee dam breast. Coordinator: Katrina Knight, 610-372-3671. |
| Thursday, March 4, 2010
4 PM
"Middle Creek WMA - waterfowl" Joint trip with Nolde Forest EEC - Transportation provided from Nolde Forest Sawmill Parking Lot or meet at the Middle Creek Visitor Center Coordinator: Linda Ingram 610-796-3699 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2010 8:00 AM
“Beginning Birder Walk - Lake Ontelaunee - Waterfowl” Meet at the dam breast along Route 73. Coordinator: Rudy Keller, 610-845-7310. |
| Saturday, April 3, 2010 7:00
AM
"Kernsville Dam" Directions: Rte 61 north, right on Industrial Drive (across from Cabela's), right on Kernsville Dam Rd, Meet at the monument, approx. 50 feet ahead. Coordinator: Matt Wlasniewski, 610-562-7550 |
| Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:00
AM
"Birds & Butterflies" Meet at S. 10th and South Streets, Reading, PA. Park on South St.. Coordinators: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413, Karl Gardner (610-987-3281), and Ryan Woolwine (610-777-2333). Joint walk with Mengel Natural History Society |
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 6:00
AM
"Bombay Hook NWR - Waterfowl" Meet at old Turnpike entrance, Rt-10, Morgantown, PA. Coordinator: Patrick O'Donnell, 610-689-9073. |
| Saturday, May 1, 2010 7:00 am
"Beginning Birder Walk - Hay Creek Area - Spring Migration" Meet at Geigertown Post Office. Coordinator: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413 |
| Sunday, May 2, 2010 8:00 am
"Antietam Lake & Earl Poole Preserve - Birds and Wildflowers" From Perkiomen Ave., Mt. Penn, turn onto Carsonia Ave. and drive to the end. Jog left and go 1/4 mile. Make first left onto Angora Road at the lake. Follow Angora Rd. past Hill Rd intersection. Turn into parking lot at the sharp corner. Coordinator: Bill Uhrich 610-373-8109. |
| Saturday, May 8, 2010
"North American Migration Count" Coordinator: Matt Wlasniewski. 610-562-7550. |
| Sunday, May 9, 2010 7:00 AM
"State Game Lands #110, Shartlesville" Take Shartlesville Road north from the I-78 intersection. Turn left on Forge Dam Road at about 0.3 mile. At 1 mile turn left on Northkill Road and go 0.1 mile to parking lot on the right. We hope these directions are helpful. Coordinator: Kerry Grim. 610-562-4177. |
| Saturday, May 15, 2010 6:00
AM
"Big Day in May" Take part in an all day effort to see as many species as possible in Berks County. Meet at the Geigertown Post Office. Coordinator: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413 |
| Sunday, May 16, 2010 8:00 AM.
"Gravely birding" The Baird Ornithological Club owes its existence to a number of great naturalists from the past. We will honor them with a tour of their grave sites. And because cemeteries make some of the best birding habitat, we'll also keep our eyes and ears open for migrants and nesters. Meet inside the main entrance of Charles Evans Cemetery, off of Centre Ave., Reading. Coordinator: Bill Uhrich, 610-373-8109 |
| Friday - Sunday, May 21-23, 2010
"Neotropical Birding Weekend - Rickett's Glen & World's end State Parks" - Joint trip with Nolde Forest & Jacobsburg EECs, Led by Rick Wiltrout & Linda Ingram. Contact: Linda Ingram 610-796-3699 |
| Saturday, July 10, 2010 7:30 PM
"Moth Night" Nolde Forest EEC on PA-625 3 miles south of PA-724. Meet in picnic area behind headquarters ('bring your own' picnic at 6:30 pm). We will put up black lights and 'sugar' trees to attract moths and other insects. Bring flashlight. Coordinators: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413 and Ryan Woolwine, 610-777-2333. |
| Saturday, August 7, 2010 10:00 AM
"Butterfly Walk" Meet at Lake Ontelaunee dam breast. Joint walk with the Mengel Natural History Society. Up to 22 species have been seen on this walk. Leaders: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413, Karl Gardner 610-987-3281, and Ryan Woolwine (610-777-2333). |
| Saturday, September 4, 2010 10:00
AM
"Butterfly Walk" 10 AM. Meet at Old Mill Rd., Wyo. parking lot after old stone building (From Reading Museum, go west on Museum Rd. to Old Mill Rd. about 1/2 mile, turn right on Old Mill Rd. about 1/2 mile. Park in gravel lot on left after building.) Joint walk with the Mengel Natural History Society. Coordinators: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413, Karl Gardner, 610-987-3281, and Ryan Woolwine (610-777-2333). |
| September 2010
"Hawk Mountain - Fall Warblers" Coordinator: Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413 |
| September 2010
"State Hill Hawk Watch" Coordinator: Joan Silagy 610-926-3823 |
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Baird Ornithological Club In 1921 Harold R. Morris named the bird club The Baird Ornithological Club. It was named for Spencer Fullerton Baird (1823-1887), the second secretary (director) of the Smithsonian Institution, who was born in Reading in 1823. Earl L. Poole was the first president of the Baird Ornithological Club from 1921-1946. He was also the assistant director of the Reading Public Museum and Art Gallery. Upon the retirement of Levi Mengel at the age of 70 in 1939, Earl Poole was appointed acting director of the museum. The early meetings were very informal and were comprised of seven or eight birders. There were no planned programs, but general conversations about bird records usually led to chalk drawings and detailed explanations by Earl Poole. |