February 2005 Outings

Saturday, February 12 — Lawrence County Farm Country

Mike Fialkovich (412-731-3581) will lead this second outing in search winter birds. Again, participation will be limited to two vehicles and will require advance reservations. Call Mike to reserve a spot. We will meet at noon in the park-and-ride lot in Cranberry to organize the two carpools.

Saturday, February 19 — Cook Forest & Piney Tract

Mike Leahy will lead this outing in search of wintering species. Cook Forest sometimes has abundant numbers of winter finches, and Piney Tract is a great place to find Northern Shrike, Rough-legged Hawk, and Short-eared Owl. Meet at 9 AM at the Cook Forest park office. Take I-79 north to I-80 east. Go east to exit 60 (old exit 8), the Shippenville exit. Take Route 66 north toward Marienville. At the intersection of Routes 66 and 36 in the village of Leeper, turn right (south) onto Route 36. Follow SR 36 into Cook Forest. Just before you cross the bridge over the Clarion River, turn left onto River Road. The park office is 100 yards down River Road on the left side. Allow two hours driving time from Pittsburgh.