Wyncote Audubon November Updates

CHECK THE EVENTS CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE!

We urge members to stay current on upcoming bird walks, field trips and programs through the website. Our calendar of events provides the activities dates, and description of all of our activities. The link to the calendar is below.

The UPDATES e-newsletter will simply list the schedule of upcoming activities and direct you to the website to learn more!

VISIT THE EVENTS PAGE

REGULAR MONTHLY PROGRAM

Our programs take place at the Upper Dublin Public Library, 520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034 and are typically scheduled for the third Friday of each month with variations due to holidays. Programs are free! We welcome all members and friends for refreshments provided at 6:30 PM before the presentations at 7:00 PM. We encourage registrations for our programs and offer the programs via zoom for individuals not able to attend in person.

BRAZIL: SHARING BIRDS, MAMMALS, AND MORE:

IMPRESSIONS OF A SEPTEMBER “SAFARI” IN THE PANTANAL

Leigh Altadonna

7:00 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024

At close to 75,000 square miles, the Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland. The Pantanal represents a mosaic of habitats with about 80% a seasonal floodplain during the wet season in December to March. This trip in September was targeted at the end of the dry season when birds and wildlife concentrated near shrinking waterholes in the region. This program will highlight the birds and other wildlife encounter during the “safari-like” tour of this region via truck and boat. This was an Academy of Natural Sciences trip with Hillstar Nature. George Armistead of Hillstar and Jason Weckstein of ANS were the “Philly” leads for this adventure. They, and other talented photographers on this trip have permitted me to use their fabulous photos as part of this presentation!

FIELD TRIPS

A Note About Our Field Trips: We encourage participants to regularly check both the Wyncote Audubon Society website and Facebook page in advance of a field trip as the meeting location can change due to road construction, a park closure, weather conditions, or other last-minute reasons. If you have any questions about a field trip, please contact: wyncotefieldtrips@gmail.com. Plan to arrive a few minutes before the scheduled time of the field trip. The time stated is the STARTING time, not the arrival time. This will give you time to get yourself ready, say hello, visit a restroom, and be ready to go. For all-day trips, please come prepared with lunch and have a full tank of gas.

Participant Release: Your decision to participate in an Audubon field trip or event signifies that you agree to not hold the Wyncote Audubon Society or any of its agents responsible for any accidents, losses, damages, or injuries resulting from your participation in the field trip or event.

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Sunday, November 17, 2024, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Field Trip Leader: Leigh Altadonna

FIELD TRIP INFO AND REGISTRATION

BIRD TOWN PENNSYLVANIA BIRDWALKS

All are welcome to participate, new birders and experienced birders alike. Bring binoculars if you have them; wear comfortable footwear and clothing. Come see our fall migrants and some of our year round residents that frequent these areas. There is always a chance to catch an unusual or unexpected species too. No preregistration is required.

ABINGTON BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Lorimer Park

183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

LOWER GWYNEDD BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Fort Washington State Park

Meet at the Hawk Watch platform where there is ample parking accessible on State Park Road from Militia Hill Road or the entrance on Joshua Road

CHELTENHAM BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK

8:30 AM TO 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2024

High School Park

Montgomery Avenue and High School Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027