December 2003 Outings

Tuesday, December 2 — Pymatuning Area

Meet leader Scott Kinzey (412-766-8813) at the Spillway at noon to search for early-winter migrants, including gulls and waterfowl. Dress appropriately for the weather. Carpool at 10:30 AM at the park-and-ride lot at the intersection of Routes 19 and 228 (across from Denny’s) in Cranberry Township. Enter the lot from the service road, accessible from the Burger King on Route 19.

Sunday, December 7 — Lake Arthur

This outing will be led by Jim Valimont (412-828-5338). Two years ago, it was warm enough for butterflies on this weekend, while last year there was barely any open water. Regardless of the weather, we will find the birds. Meet in the Moraine State Park Day Use Area (South Shore) in the first parking lot on the right at 8:00 AM, carpooling at 7:00 AM. After the morning outing, we will probably go to Eppinger’s Restaurant on Route 19 for buckwheat pancakes and possibly more birding in the afternoon.

Saturday, December 27 — Pittsburgh Christmas Bird Count

Call Jim Valimont (412-828-5338) or Mike Fialkovich (412-731-3581) to inquire about when and where to meet to help out on this annual event. Further information will appear here and in the December Peregrine.