A Feather Quest
Because of its location on the Laurel and Chestnut ridges and its vast expanses of in tact forest, Ohiopyle State Park is a birder’s paradise. During this two-day ecotour, we’ll explore what the Laurel Highlands have to offer for birding enthusiasts
Meet Your Guides…
Chuck Tague - Birder extraordinaire, award winning naturalist, founder of Nature Observer News, President of Wissahicken nature club and former education curator at the Pittsburgh Aviary. Chuck will share his wealth of knowledge with us in our two days.
Clyde “Fishy” Trout - Renowned naturalist, survival specialist, mammal expert, master hunter, weaver of tall tales and the king of bad pun. Clyde is an expert interpreter and a laugh a minute. His presence guarantees a good time.
Barbara Wallace - Former batwoman of Ohiopyle, now queen of the bird set, she’s always ready to take a challenge and turn it into a fun time. The go-to person when stumped on a tree, wildflower or wild edible, and a friend to all.
Our Trip Includes:
- We begin with a field trip to catch the dance of the Timberdoodle (aka- woodcock)
- Two early morning bird hikes.
A behind the scenes tour of the Powdermill migratory banding station. - A trip to a Pennsylvania bog.
- A nighttime trip in search of saw-whet and barred owls and whip-poor-whils.
- Two nights in an Ohiopyle State Park accommodation.
- Experts to guide and shuttles you through your trip.
- Fabulous food along the way.
Cost and what’s included:
- All interpretative programming, shuttle services, food and accommodations are included.
- Your cost is based on accommodation choice (all prices are based on double occupancy- call for single supplement cost.)
Accommodation Choices:
- YURTS: Circular canvas structures with skylight, bunk beds, and small kitchen (directly across from bathrooms). $195/person
- CAMPING COTTAGES: Rustic cottages with screened porches and bunk beds (bathrooms nearby). $185/ person
- PLATFORM TENTS: Canvas tents with bunk beds and covered dining area (bathrooms nearby). $180/person
- TENT CAMPING: Bring your own gear and we provide the site (bathrooms nearby). $165/person
- NO OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATION: You must provide your own shuttle to campground each morning. $150/person
Registration and a down payment of $50 are required to hold your space. Remainder of payment due by registration deadline of May 1, 2008. If payment is not received by deadline, participant will be wait listed. Full refunds will be granted until May 2, 2008 (less a $20 processing fee). No refunds will be given for cancellations after May 2, 2008.
Ohiopyle State Park
This fabulous Pennsylvania State Park encompasses over 19,000 acres of prime bird habitat. Because of its location on the Laurel and Chestnut ridges, it is an important migratory flyway for hundreds of species of migrating birds. Because of this, the whole park has been designated by the state as an important birding area.
The woods of Ohiopyle are filled with both beautiful song and vibrant colors as these neotropical migrants seek a resting spot and in many cases, a nesting spot for the year.
Expert birders and neophytes will all enjoy this fun-filled ecotour that will introduce you to this fabulous resource.
This program is presented and facilitated by the Environmental Education and Interpretative staff of Ohiopyle State Park. For more information about this or the myriad of other programs offered at Ohiopyle State Park, contact us at:
Ohiopyle State Park
P.O. Box 105
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
724-329-0986
Eeohiopyle@qcol.net
Search or calendar of events at www.dcnr.state.pa.us