March 2006 Outings

Sunday, March 12 — Lake Arthur

This will be our first outing of the year to Lake Arthur and will be lead by Jim Valimont. Lake Arthur is a man made lake that is the heart of Moraine State Park. The lake gets good (sometimes spectacular) numbers and variety of waterfowl in migration. Meet at the Moraine State Park day use area (south shore) in the first parking lot on the right at 9:00 AM. From I-79, take route 422 east toward Butler and exit at the Moraine State Park exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left and go straight into the park until you see the first major parking area on your right. Allow one hour driving from Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, March 15 — Woodcock Walk

Meet leader Tom Byrnes (724-275-7230) at the Ames/Giant Eagle parking lot just off the Harmar exit of Route 28 at 6:30 PM. Meet in front of the old Ames store. We will carpool and drive a short distance to a field in Harmar Township that has produced lots of American Woodcock last year. Be prepared for a muddy walk and bring a flashlight to witness the strange display of the Timberdoodle. This is the first of three walks Tom will lead to this location this spring.

Sunday, March 19 — Allegheny/Ohio Rivers

Explore areas along the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers looking for spring migrating waterfowl with Dan Yagusic as our leader. Meet Dan at Lock and Dam #2 under the Highland Park Bridge at 8:00 AM. Entry to the park is at the intersection of Allegheny River Blvd. and Washington Blvd. After crossing the tracks, bear left and continue to the parking area.

Saturday, March 25 — Pymatuning Area

Meet leader Bob Van Newkirk at the Pymatuning Wildlife Learning Center (Waterfowl Museum) at 9:00 AM for this all day outing. Plenty of waterfowl, lots of Bald Eagles, and Rough-legged Hawks are likely. Snow Buntings and Horned Larks are also possible. Dress appropriately for the weather.