September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) - Berks County Parks, Angora Fruit Farm - 8 AM
The target bird is the scarce Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, which has consistently been seen here the last few years. Also possible are two other flycatchers, Least and Olive-sided. Fall warblers, especially Cape May, will likely be seen. Location: Angora Fruit Farm, Berks County Parks & Recreation, Angora Rd, Reading, PA 19606, GPS 40.3624, -75.8839. Directions: Route 12 to Spring Valley Rd. exit. Turn right, go a short distance to McKnight’s Gap Rd. on left. Follow this road uphill and down the other side to stop sign and make a right onto Angora Rd. In a short distance there is a park sign and entrance lane to the left. Coordinator: Russ Hoffman 484-794-7053.
September 5, 2026 (Saturday) - Wyomissing Park - 8 am
With the Wyomissing Creek at its center, the Wyomissing Park offers a rich riparian habitat, along with a series of meadows and small wooded areas. Warbling Vireos and Baltimore Orioles are among the common birds here. A trail of 27 E. Bluebird boxes hosts Tree Swallows, Carolina Chickadees and House Wrens in addition to E. Bluebirds. The trails are gravel and level or paved. No public restrooms are available.
Location is called “Wyomissing Creek Parking” in Google Maps. Directions: From Penn Ave., West Reading, turn onto 5th Ave., which becomes Museum Rd. Turn right at the traffic light onto Old Mill Rd. and drive to the gravel parking lot on the left between Parkside Dr. South and Evans Ave..
(Thank you! To the Borough of Wyomissing Parks & Rec Dept. for co-sponsoring this event!) Coordinator: Lucy Cairns, 610-223-4501.
September 8, 2026 (Tuesdday) - Green Hills Preserve - 8 AM
Grassland and edge habitat make this a great place to find a variety of local breeders and early fall migrants. We will explore the newly made trail to the gazebo. The trails are mowed grass with a few slight inclines.
Location: 553 Gunhart Rd., Mohnton, PA. Directions” Take Rt. 10 south past Penske Complex to Rt. 568. Turn right and go a short distance to right on Gunhart Rd. The Preserve sign and parking will be on the right.
Coordinator: Art Zdancewic 610-858-3315.
September 12, 2026 (Saturday) - Berks County Parks, Grings Mill and Trails - 8 AM
Walk upstream along the Tulpehocken Creek on an easily traversed path in search of residents and migrants that use this riparian corridor in the fall. Local Bald Eagles and migrant Ospreys are possible. This year’s broods of nesting Wood Ducks should be seen.
Location: 2083 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610. Directions: East on Broadcasting Rd in Wyomissing to dead end at Tulpehocken Rd. Turn right and go ½ mile to park entrance on left. Coordinator Russ Hoffman 484-794-7053.
September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) - Route 183 Hawkwatch Site - 8 AM
Broad-winged Hawks, Ospreys, Bald Eagles, Falcons possible.
This long-known hawkwatch site has recently received regular monitoring via Hawk Mt. Sanctuary. Broad-winged Hawks are at peak migration in mid-September. Parking at the site is very limited. Carpooling is available and strongly recommended. Meet at Sheidy Boat Launch, aka Blue Marsh North Boat Launch, located on Rte. 183 a short distance after passing Old Church Rd. GPS Location: 40.4126, -76.0865. The hawkwatch site is located on top of the Kittatinny Ridge. If going on your own, take Rte. 183 north 3.1 miles past the intersection of I-78 and Rte. 183. A left turn lane at the top of the ridge will allow you to access the very small and uneven parking area at the PA Game Commission gate. Watch out for fast traffic. Bring a lawn chair and water. Location: Appalachian Trailhead Rte. 183. Coordinator: Russ Hoffman, 484-794 -7053.
September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) Blue Marsh Lake, State Hill Boat Launch Hawkwatch – 9 AM – 4 {M
A variety of raptors may be seen at this time of year, sometimes passing at eye level, affording close-up looks. Show up anytime during the day. Bring a folding chair, food and water as desired.
Directions: Take State Hill Rd. to dead end at Brownsville Rd. Left ½ mile to State Hill Boat Launch entrance on right. Park on right at top of hill. Location: 585 Brownsville Rd., Sinking Spring, PA 19608.
Coordinator: Russ Hoffman 484-794-7053.
September 19, 2026 (Saturday) - Mt. Penn Pagoda Hawkwatch - 8 AM - 2 PM
Enjoy the beautiful view of the city while scanning for migrating raptors.
Location: 98 Duryea Dr, Reading, PA 19602. Directions: Meet at the Pagoda on Mt. Penn. Take Walnut St. in Reading uphill to first right after 13th St. Follow winding road to top at the Pagoda.
Coordinator: Russ Hoffman 484-794-7053.
RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 26TH - Hay Creek Watershed, Birdsboro end - 8 am
We will meet at the large parking area at the north end of the closed section of Rt. 83 and use the newly constructed footbridge to access the birding trails. This long-time favorite birding spot has an impressive list of birds at all times of the year. Location: The name is “Hay Creek Parking Lot” in Google maps. Directions: From the traffic light on Rte. 724 in Birdsboro, follow Furnace St. two miles to its end at the large parking area. Coordinator: Jay Kline, 610-858-5130.
September 26, 2026 (Saturday) – Blue Marsh L., Skinner’s Loop - 8 am - THIS WALK IS CANCELED DUE TO HUNTING! NOT RESCHEDULED
Coordinator: Liz Cates, 610-926-3206.
September 29, 2026 (Tuesday) - Union Meadows Park - East- 8 AM An easy walk, about a mile in length, through varied habitats which often yield surprises. Connecticut Warblers and Lincoln’s Sparrows are two possibilities, along with other fall migrants. Meet at Union Meadows East parking area. Location: 100 Campell Ford Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518. From Birdsboro, take Rte. 724 east 2 miles to park sign on left, just past Fork and Ale Restaurant. Coordinator: Jay Kline, 610-858-5130.
September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) - Bombay Hook Natl. Wildlife Refuge - 9 am
Meet at the refuge headquarters visitor center. This refuge is known for getting good looks at shorebirds feeding on the mudflats. When conditions are optimal, thousands of migrating birds, including waterfowl and herons, use this refuge as a stopover on their journeys. Location: Bombay Hook NWR, 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd., Smyrna, DE 19577. Coordinator: Art Zdancewic, 610-858-3315
October 6, 2026 (Tuesday) - North Park, Kutztown - 8 AM
A walk along the Sacony Creek to look for late fall warblers, early sparrows and kinglets. You will learn about the ongoing habitat restoration efforts in the park. If time permits, we may also walk the nearby Sacony Creek Trail. Directions: Meet in the parking lot at North Park off Krumsville Rd. (Rt. 737), just north of Kutztown. Location: Called “North Park” in Google Maps. Go north on Krumsville Rd. (Route 737) from Kutztown and turn left immediately after passing Eagle Point Rd. on the right. The park entrance road is not marked. It will seem like you are turning into a business parking lot. Go straight over a small bridge (park sign at bridge) crossing the Sacony Creek and park in the gravel lot on the right. Coordinator: Dr. Todd Underwood, 610-301-4284
October 10, 2026 (Saturday) - Dreibelbis Farm - 8 AM
This site has become popular with BOC members wanting to see Red-headed Woodpeckers, which have been nesting here recently. It is also a good place to see a variety of sparrows in the fall. The farm is a historically significant part of Berks County’s past. Location: 356 Hard Hill Rd, Hamburg, PA. Directions: Take Rte. 222 north to the roundabout at Moselem Springs. Turn left on Rte. 662, go about a mile and make a right on Rte. 143. Travel 1.6 miles and look for the small farm sign on the left. There is a narrow country lane to the parking area. Coordinator: Dan Brennan, 484-336-0455.
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday) - Blue Marsh L. State Hill Hawkwatch - 9 AM - 3 PM
A variety of falcons, accipiters and buteos may pass by this location during October. Stop by any time during the day. Bring a lawn chair and snacks if desired. Location: 585 Brownsville Rd., Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Coordinator: Russ Hoffman, 484-794-7053.
October 17, 2026 (Saturday) - Mt. Penn Pagoda Hawk Watch - 9 AM - 2 PM
Almost any species of raptor might be seen from this lookout overlooking the city. Birders will be present to ID the birds that pass by. Come any time of the day and stay as long as desired. Location: 98 Duryea Dr., Reading, PA 19602. Coordinator: Bill Uhrich 610-698-1575
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) - Kernsville Dam and Recreation Area - 8 AM
An easy walk through a wetland, woodland, and along the Schuylkill River, a significant migration corridor. Almost any seasonally appropriate species can be seen here at this time of year. Directions: Location: “John Bartram Trail – trailhead” in google maps. Take Rte. 61 north to Hamburg to the traffic light at Cabela’s. Turn right on Jetson Dr. and then right onto Industrial Dr. Go one mile and turn left on Kernsville Dam Rd. to large parking area. Coordinator: Russ Hoffman, 484-794-7053.
October 24, 2026 (Saturday) - Exeter Scenic River Trail, Gibraltar end - 8 AM
This site is being developed as a recreational area by Schuylkill River Greenways. From the parking area we will walk upstream looking for fall migrants moving along the river corridor. This area has a nesting colony of Great Blue Herons visible in spring and a pair of nesting Bald Eagles which may be seen. Location: 1018 Gibraltar Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Directions: Access Gibraltar Rd. from Rte. 422 or Rte. 724 in Exeter and look for the parking area next to the bridge over the river. Coordinator: Russ Hoffman, 484-794-7053.
October 25, 2026 (Sunday) - Lake Ontelaunee - 12 NOON
A Sunday outing to avoid hunters that use the area in the fall. Meet at the dam breast on Rte. 73 and carpool to the various areas around the lake in search of waterfowl and other fall migrants. Directions: From Rte. 61 in Leesport or from Rte. 222, travel on Rte. 73 to the parking lot at the dam breast. Coordinator: Rudy Keller, 484-336-4155.
October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) - French Creek State Park at Hopewell Lake - 8 AM
We will walk along the southern edge of Hopewell Lake through the picnic area and bordering woods. Late migrants, waterfowl, and early winter birds are possible. Location: “French Creek Hopewell Boat Launch” in Google Maps. Directions: From Birdsboro take Rte. 345 south and turn right onto Park Rd. at the Hopewell Lake sign. Coordinator: Jay Kline, 610-858-5130.
October 31, 2026 (Saturday) - Blue Marsh L. Stilling Basin - 8 AM
This walk will go to Blue Marsh L. to see waterfowl and the Tulpehocken Creek to find late fall migrants. Location: 1280 Palisades Dr., Leesport, PA. Directions: Look for the Stilling Basin entrance sign along Palisades Dr. and drive to the parking lot at the dam. Coordinator: Liz Cates, 610-926-3206.