BIRDING WORKSHOP:
East Coast Migration

Magnolia Warblers nest in the deciduous forests of northeast PA each summer..

Every spring a variety of tropical birds make their way from the South and Central American continents, across the Gulf of Mexico, and into North America. A majority of these species, especially the Wood Warblers, nest in the northeastern states, moving along the waterways ridges of the Appalachan region.

The Delaware River, which separates Pennsylvania and New Jersey attracts a large percentage of warbler species as well as orioles, thrushes and tanagers. During the quick trip we will explore some of the best birding locations in both of these states, within the Delaware River watershed region.

A few of the expected warblers we'll seek include: Blue-winged, Golden-winged, Black-throated Blue, Black-and-White, Northern Parula, Ovenbird, Worm-eating, Hooded, Prairie, and the threatened Cerulian Warbler. We should also find Blue-headed and Yellow-throated Vireos; Scarlet Tanagers; Rose-breasted Grosbeak; Wood, Hermit, Swainson's and possibly even Gray-cheeked and Bicknell's Thrush. Several empidonax species should be iidentifiable by voice, too! Of course, we won't ignore any of the year-round residents like Pileated and Red-headed Woodpeckers.

- Accommodations during workshop included. Transportation will be carpooling with leader's and participants' vehicles.

- MEALS: Although we will eat as a group, meal costs are not included.

ITINERARY

DAY 1
Late afternoon arrival at our hotel

After check-in we will convene for wine and cheese reception and orientation followed by take-out style dinner and presentation on birding and identifacation skills.

Day 2
Early morning departure with breakfast-to-go to explore the Delaware Water Gap region of northeast PA. This area is rich in migrant species as they follow the waterways north to breed.

Lunch on the road as we bird our way through the area.

Dinner at a local restaurant followed by discussion of our bird sightings and Q & A period.

Day 3
Early morning breakfast-to-go followed by more fun birding.

The wooded areas offer nesting habitat for thrushes, orioles and tanagers while the large meadows offer prime Bluebird, swallow and raptor habitat.

Lunch at a local restaurant before final departure.

INCLUDED:
Lodging at Value Inn for two nights