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York Audubon Society The Bluebird Bulletin WWW.YORKAUDUBON.ORG CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mon. Sept. 9: Professional photographer Cliff Beittel , a favorite YAS presenter, offers tips on how to get your best photos with your equipment. “The Search for Better Na- ture Photos—New Photos, Lessons Learned” highlights Florida nature, travel and history photographed by Cliff since his last YAS talk in 2012. Luther Memorial Church, 7:00 PM. Saturday, Sept. 28: Field trip to Chestnut Grove Natural Area for Fall migrants, shorebirds and wildflowers. Meet at John Wright Restaurant at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Tish Swam 717-235-2578 Mon., Oct. 14: Jeri Jones wears many hats related to York County geology. He’s a teacher, researcher and field trip leader. Jeri will take us back in time as he presents “Your Backyard Geology ”. Luther Memorial Church at 7:00 P.M. Sat., Oct. 26: Field trip to Chickies Rock area along the N.W. Lancaster Trail to see geological formations and birds. Meet at York Galleria’s Red Robin parking lot at 9:00 A.M. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars. Leader: Jeri Jones 717-887-7103 Sat., Nov. 2: York Audubon’s Annual Bird Seed Pick-up Day. 9:00—3:00. at Record Company of America, Man- chester, PA. Coordinator: Dick Humbert 717-968-5036. Mon. Nov. 11: Talented Hanover photographer Bob An- derhalt presents his much- anticipated program titled “The Birds of Magee Marsh: My 100 Best Photographs ”. Luther Memorial Church. Time: 7:00 P.M. Nov. 8-10 (Fri – Sun): Assateague, Chincoteague and Kip- topeke Trip . Catch the fall migration for songbirds and waterfowl along the eastern shore of northern Virginia for birding and photography. Take a day off on Friday to spend the weekend in birding bliss on the beaches of Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park. If you have a friend who just wants to walk, explore or sit on the beach in November, bring them along! We will stay in a locally owned hotel called the Refuge Inn in Chincoteague for both nights. Reservations through NatureStabler Explorations, 717-688 -5183. Info on NatureStabler.com or YorkAudubon.org. Fee: to be announced. For details or to reserve a spot on field trips, all partici- pants are requested to call the leader prior to the trip. Specific trips are limited to a certain amount of peopleTo insure your spot, please call and notify the trip leaders of your interest. Trips may be cancelled due to inclement weather. President’s Message: Greetings and welcome to a new year at York Audubon Society! We look forward to seeing you at our monthly chapter meetings, frequent birding and nature activities and occasional fund-raisers. Check out our programs in this newsletter that were cre- ated by our hard-working Program Chair, Tish Swam. And thanks to those who volunteer to lead us on field trips and other nature activities that help enrich our of- ferings to you. Becky Stabler, of Naturestabler Explorations, has led us on very successful and popular Magee Marsh birding trips in recent years and will do so again in May to ex- perience the migrating warbler extravaganza in Ohio. Check out the other trips she's planning for this year. And a big thank you to our YAS Board members, who meet the first Wednesday of each month and also are involved in most of our activities. If you are interested in becoming more active in YAS, talk to one of the Board members or attend a Board meetings to see what is in- volved in putting this all together. You can also follow our activities on our newly revised web page, created by Membership Chair George Schardt. We can now easily add current information for any new activities or program changes as they arise! Please check it often at yorkaudubon.org. We are also active on Facebook, where members can contribute and submit bird photos to Vice-President An- drew Wolfgang, to publish for our popular "Bird of the Month" highlight. Find our Facebook page as "York Audubon Society". Also, we are looking for someone to be an Instagram and/ or Twitter social media director for YAS. Contact me or Andrew if you are interested! A special thanks to our Newsletter Chair Karen Lippy, for editing this newsletter three times a year! Happy Birding and see you this Fall! Carolyn Mathur, YAS President Sept.— Nov. 2019
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York Audubon
Society The Bluebird
Bulletin WWW.YORKAUDUBON.ORG
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mon. Sept. 9: Professional photographer Cliff Beittel, a favorite YAS presenter, offers tips on how to get your best photos with your equipment. “The Search for Better Na-ture Photos—New Photos, Lessons Learned” highlights Florida nature, travel and history photographed by Cliff since his last YAS talk in 2012. Luther Memorial Church, 7:00 PM.
Saturday, Sept. 28: Field trip to Chestnut Grove Natural Area for Fall migrants, shorebirds and wildflowers. Meet at John Wright Restaurant at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Tish Swam 717-235-2578
Mon., Oct. 14: Jeri Jones wears many hats related to York County geology. He’s a teacher, researcher and field trip leader. Jeri will take us back in time as he presents “Your Backyard Geology”. Luther Memorial Church at 7:00 P.M.
Sat., Oct. 26: Field trip to Chickies Rock area along the N.W. Lancaster Trail to see geological formations and birds. Meet at York Galleria’s Red Robin parking lot at 9:00 A.M. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars. Leader: Jeri Jones 717-887-7103
Sat., Nov. 2: York Audubon’s Annual Bird Seed Pick-up Day. 9:00—3:00. at Record Company of America, Man-chester, PA. Coordinator: Dick Humbert 717-968-5036.
Mon. Nov. 11: Talented Hanover photographer Bob An-derhalt presents his much- anticipated program titled “The Birds of Magee Marsh: My 100 Best Photographs”. Luther Memorial Church. Time: 7:00 P.M.
Nov. 8-10 (Fri – Sun): Assateague, Chincoteague and Kip-topeke Trip . Catch the fall migration for songbirds and waterfowl along the eastern shore of northern Virginia for birding and photography. Take a day off on Friday to spend the weekend in birding bliss on the beaches of Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park. If you have a friend who just wants to walk, explore or sit on the beach in November, bring them along! We will stay in a locally owned hotel called the Refuge Inn in Chincoteague for both nights.
Reservations through NatureStabler Explorations, 717-688-5183. Info on NatureStabler.com or YorkAudubon.org.
Fee: to be announced.
For details or to reserve a spot on field trips, all partici-pants are requested to call the leader prior to the trip.
Specific trips are limited to a certain amount of peopleTo insure your spot, please call and notify the trip leaders of your interest.
Trips may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
President’s Message:
Greetings and welcome to a new year at York Audubon Society! We look forward to seeing you at our monthly chapter meetings, frequent birding and nature activities and occasional fund-raisers.
Check out our programs in this newsletter that were cre-ated by our hard-working Program Chair, Tish Swam. And thanks to those who volunteer to lead us on field trips and other nature activities that help enrich our of-ferings to you.
Becky Stabler, of Naturestabler Explorations, has led us on very successful and popular Magee Marsh birding trips in recent years and will do so again in May to ex-perience the migrating warbler extravaganza in Ohio. Check out the other trips she's planning for this year.
And a big thank you to our YAS Board members, who meet the first Wednesday of each month and also are involved in most of our activities. If you are interested in becoming more active in YAS, talk to one of the Board members or attend a Board meetings to see what is in-volved in putting this all together.
You can also follow our activities on our newly revised web page, created by Membership Chair George Schardt. We can now easily add current information for any new activities or program changes as they arise! Please check it often at yorkaudubon.org.
We are also active on Facebook, where members can contribute and submit bird photos to Vice-President An-drew Wolfgang, to publish for our popular "Bird of the Month" highlight. Find our Facebook page as "York Audubon Society".
Also, we are looking for someone to be an Instagram and/ or Twitter social media director for YAS. Contact me or Andrew if you are interested!
A special thanks to our Newsletter Chair Karen Lippy, for editing this newsletter three times a year! Happy Birding and see you this Fall!
Carolyn Mathur, YAS President
Sept.— Nov. 2019
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Editor’s Note: One of the most remarkable things about the human brain is its ability to recall special moments with such clarity we can relive them again and again. What kind of memories are you storing up? Let me share a few of mine. I had been down with the flu and was finally able to get out and tramp the paths at Codorus State Park. I was in the Mountain Bike Trail area, walking slowly, binoculars in hand.
It was March and snow was on the ground. But, there were signs that Winter was losing its grip. I was about to encounter one of those signs.
As I stood on the path, a melodious sound came to my ears. The call of the tundra swan. One voice, then many. The large birds lifted from the lake pass-ing low over my head, then rising as they headed North. The sight and sound were so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes and has done so again as I relive that moment.
No matter if there were cold days after that, Spring had come and this memory tells me to keep faith. Good things are coming soon!
On another cold, rainy day walking the same paths, I am wearing a poncho to stay dry. I walk along the woods, drawn by the sound of many birds. They are scolding. As I draw near, I see the flap of large wings as a bird flies away from me through the trees. I don’t get a good look, but I believe it to be an owl. That would certainly get all those small birds up in arms! They had been mobbing the predator.
As I stood looking up into the trees, a small bird flew in. What was it? I wasn’t sure, so I drew out a field guide to check its identity. When I looked up again, several more birds were perched near me, all looking at me. I turned back to my book when I was suddenly assaulted by a wall of sound as all the birds began scolding me at once!! It was like a physical smack to the head!
I said, “Hey! What’s up with you guys??” Immedi-ately the catcalls ceased. The birds began to drift away. I believe they may have mistaken me for an owl since only my head was exposed above the pon-cho. As soon as they realized I was no threat, they drifted away back to their tasks at hand.
I’m on the dam breast at Long Arm. Max, my beloved dog is keeping me company as he did for many years. Suddenly he stops and stares. I look to see what caught his attention. It is a snow bunting. Then an-other and another. A flock of them. I would have missed them if not for my ’bird dog’. I have been storing up memories for many years. When I can no longer walk the paths, they will keep me company. Time to go make another memory. Karen Lippy, Editor
YAS Bird Seed Sale:
The birds will soon be knocking on your window asking when do you intend to begin filling your feeders!
The YAS bird seed flyer will be out sometime in September.
YAS Annual Bird Seed Pick-up Day Nov. 2, 9:00—3:00. at Record Company of America, Manchester, PA.
This is the YAS largest fund raiser for the year and we ap-preciate your support.
The birds do as well.
Dick Humbert, Coordinator.
This is YOUR newsletter:
Have a poem about nature, a funny story or an exciting tale of a nature encounter you have had? Why not share it with your fellow members?
Send submissions to: [email protected]. Mark YAS newsletter in the subject. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Check your membership expiration date:
Check the date on your mailing label to see if it is time to renew. We don’t want to lose you!!
A 4th of July surprise!! A baker’s-
dozen of white pelicans showed up
on Lake Marburg.
They remained until about noon of
the following day before moving on.
Two years ago, a single pelican was
in the area for about a week. He
must have told his friends he had
the perfect vacation spot for them!
Photo by Karen Lippy
The parting shot:
Bird Habitat Recognition Program:
Birds need your help! No matter the size, your property can be valuable habitat and contribute to bird conservation.
Begin with native plants to provide food (insects and plant), cover, and nesting sites. Add some other key elements like
water and you're on your way! Then, register your property with Audubon Pennsylvania and receive the recognition
you and your property deserve! Join a growing community of people across the state that garden with ecology in mind.
Combined efforts will result in a better Pennsylvania for birds, butterflies, and people.
Bird Habitat Recognition Program
https://form.jotform.us/71586159291162
Welcome! To Audubon Pennsylvania's Bird Habitat Recognition program, featuring...
No property size limits!
Sign included with registration! (9" x 12", Metal)
Homes, schools, businesses, parks, and public land!
Healthy Yards that are easy on birds, babies and bank accounts
Habitat Discount Card good at businesses across the state Enrollment, a yard sign, and a Habitat Discount card are
included with your $25 donation
"Improving the quality of land for wildlife is the single most constructive step we can take to assist wild bird popula-
tions." ~ Stephen Kress, Audubon Biologist
NATURE NOTE: # 1. Chameleons’ tongues are extremely fast. They can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in a 100th of a second, so
they only need 20 milliseconds to snatch their next meals. Their tongues can also be up to twice the length of their bodies.
#2. Bats can range in weight anywhere from less than an ounce to several pounds. The bones in their legs and feet are so thin that
even the smallest of bat’s legs are too weak to hold them up.
From: https://honesttopaws.com/animals-wild-facts/
York Audubon Society
P.O. Box 2432
York, PA 17405
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
YORK, PA
PERMIT163
York Audubon Society
Hospitality: Darlene Schardt
York, 717-741-3078
Publicity: Tom Bird
York, 717-755-0740
Newsletter: Karen Lippy
Hanover, 717-969-8934
Christmas Count: Bernie Frick
York, 717-843-6675
PA Birds: Phil Keener
East Berlin, 717-259-9984
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at
7 PM at Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church,
1907 Hollywood Drive, York unless otherwise announced.
Visitors are welcome.
President: Carolyn Mathur
York, 717-812-8850
Past President: Tom Smith
Red Lion, 717-246-9797
Vice-president: Andrew Wolfgang
717-968-5551
Recording Secretary: Bernie Frick
York, 717-843-6675
Treasurer: Barb Fisher
Hanover, 717-632-4926
Ways and Means: Dick Humbert
Manchester, 717-266-1864
Program/Field Trips: Tish Swam
Glen Rock, 717-235-2578
Education:
Membership Chair: George Schardt
York, 717-741-3078
Birding Hotline: Birdingonthe.net
