Field Trip and Meeting Schedule
ABOUT OUR FIELD TRIPS AND MEETINGS:
The Beckham Bird Club conducts field trips throughout the year, except from the middle of June until the middle of August. We welcome birders of all ages and skill levels on our field trips, especially beginning birders. The Beckham Bird Club welcomes guests, non-members and out-of-town visitors to participate in field trips and meetings. Field trips mostly visit a variety of birding spots in the Louisville area, with regular outings to more distant locations.
Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month except March (annual dinner) and June (club picnic.) meeting begin at 7 p.m. and are held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, 38.254256, -85.689458. St. Mark’s is at the corner of Frankfort Avenue and Kennedy Ave. Please enter by way of the back door near the parking lot. Members and non-members are welcome. Speakers are announced a month in advance in the newsletter.
BBC FIELD TRIPS ARE SMOKE-FREE and VAPE-FREE
In response to member concerns and after careful consideration, the Beckham Bird Club board determined that, effective August 2022, field trips will be no-smoking and no-vaping events. The past policy of asking participants who smoke and vape to step away from the main group proved both ineffective and unworkable. Therefore, participants are asked to refrain from smoking or vaping for the duration of the field trip.
FIELD TRIP INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
1. IMPORTANT: Field trips are subject to cancellation, rescheduling or relocation due to weather, habitat conditions or other circumstances. If there is constant rain, extreme hot or cold temperatures, ice or snow, you should contact trip leaders for the latest update on the trip. Trip leaders will post information about any changes on the birdky listserv and - time permitting - on the field trip list below. To look for updates, go to http://birding.aba.org/maillistdigest/KY. To subscribe, go to https://www.freelists.org/list/birdky.
2. Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled start time. Trips depart at the stated time. Arriving early will give you time to sign the release form and prepare to go.
3. Please stay with the leader. Do not go ahead of the leader(s) or lag behind. If you need to leave early, let the leader know when you do.
4. DOGS AND OTHER PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FIELD TRIPS. The presence of even the best-behaved dogs disturbs birds and other wildlife and makes observing them that much more difficult.
5. Try to minimize disturbance to the birds by talking in quiet tones and keeping to paths and trails unless the leader directs otherwise.
6. Smoking and vaping are not permitted during field trips. Please refrain from smoking or vaping until the field trip has concluded.
7. Minimize disturbance to other birders. If you need to use your cell phone or have a long conversation be considerate of the other members on the trip and step away from the group.
Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month except March (annual dinner) and June (club picnic.) meeting begin at 7 p.m. and are held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, 38.254256, -85.689458. St. Mark’s is at the corner of Frankfort Avenue and Kennedy Ave. Please enter by way of the back door near the parking lot. Members and non-members are welcome. Speakers are announced a month in advance in the newsletter.
BBC FIELD TRIPS ARE SMOKE-FREE and VAPE-FREE
In response to member concerns and after careful consideration, the Beckham Bird Club board determined that, effective August 2022, field trips will be no-smoking and no-vaping events. The past policy of asking participants who smoke and vape to step away from the main group proved both ineffective and unworkable. Therefore, participants are asked to refrain from smoking or vaping for the duration of the field trip.
FIELD TRIP INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
1. IMPORTANT: Field trips are subject to cancellation, rescheduling or relocation due to weather, habitat conditions or other circumstances. If there is constant rain, extreme hot or cold temperatures, ice or snow, you should contact trip leaders for the latest update on the trip. Trip leaders will post information about any changes on the birdky listserv and - time permitting - on the field trip list below. To look for updates, go to http://birding.aba.org/maillistdigest/KY. To subscribe, go to https://www.freelists.org/list/birdky.
2. Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled start time. Trips depart at the stated time. Arriving early will give you time to sign the release form and prepare to go.
3. Please stay with the leader. Do not go ahead of the leader(s) or lag behind. If you need to leave early, let the leader know when you do.
4. DOGS AND OTHER PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FIELD TRIPS. The presence of even the best-behaved dogs disturbs birds and other wildlife and makes observing them that much more difficult.
5. Try to minimize disturbance to the birds by talking in quiet tones and keeping to paths and trails unless the leader directs otherwise.
6. Smoking and vaping are not permitted during field trips. Please refrain from smoking or vaping until the field trip has concluded.
7. Minimize disturbance to other birders. If you need to use your cell phone or have a long conversation be considerate of the other members on the trip and step away from the group.
FIELD TRIP AND MEETING SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept. 24
8:00 a.m. – noon
easy
POPE LICK PARK – For migrants and residents. From Gene Snyder get off at Taylorsville Rd toward Fisherville, go about a mile, & take a right on South Pope Lick Rd. Follow signs to Pope Lick Park, part of the Parklands. Meet in the parking lot. (formerly called Floyds Fork Park) GPS: 38.184655, -85.488095
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967
Saturday, Sept. 30
8:00 am – noon
easy
HAYS-KENNEDY PARK/GARVIN BROWN PRESERVE – Waterbirds, mid-fall and early winter migrants. Meet in the parking lot of Hays Kennedy Park off Upper River Road. GPS: 38.352711, -85.630354
Michael Autin
502-298-2456
Tuesday, October 3
8:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.
easy
CAPERTON SWAMP – For residents and migrants. Meet in the parking lot on River Road.. GPS: 38.29025, -85.68124
Pat & Jane Bell
502-419-5262
Saturday, October 7
8 a.m. – noon
easy
HAYS KENNEDY PARK/GARVIN BROWN PRESERVE – Residents and migrants Meet in the parking lot of Hays Kennedy Park off Upper River Road.
GPS: 38.352711, -85.630354
David Bailey
720-648-1493
Tuesday, October 10
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 p.m. - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - 2822 Frankfort Ave – corner of Frankfort and Kennedy. Details in newsletter.
Saturday, October 14
GLOBAL BIG DAY – Everyone is encouraged to go birding AND to submit checklists to eBird
Sunday, October 15
8 a.m. – noon
easy
BECKLEY CREEK PARK – GRAND ALLEE SECTION - For migrants. Meet at the “Port- a-Potty” parking lot at the south end of the Humana Grand Allee next to the soccer fields and just before the large bridge over the creek. GPS: 38.209077, -85.474110
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967 (Steve) or 502-435-4864 (Meg)
Saturday, October 21
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
easy
POPE LICK PARK – For residents, migrants and early winter visitors. From Gene Snyder get off at Taylorsville Rd toward Fisherville, go about a mile, & take a right on South Pope Lick Rd. Follow signs to Pope Lick Park, part of the Parklands. Meet in the main parking lot. GPS: 38.184655, -85.488095
Andrew Melnykovych
502-608-4655
Wednesday, October 25
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
easy
ART DRAUT PARK – For residents, late migrants and early winter arrivals. Easy walk on paved path suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Meet at parking lot. GPS: 38.24273, -85.62942
Karen Bonsell
502-794-3526
Saturday, October 28
8:30 a.m. CDT - ???
strenuous
SAUERHEBER UNIT, SLOUGHS WMA, HENDERSON – For waterfowl & migrants. Bring lunch, shoes for wading and extra clothes. Meet at the observation platform on Hwy 268. For directions, check DeLorme Atlas page 44, quadrant A2&3. GPS: 37.850231, - 87.742674
Brainard Palmer- Ball
502-330-3998
Sunday, October 29
8:30 a.m. – noon
easy
BLACKACRE NATURE PRESERVE – For residents and winter visitors. Meet in in main parking area. GPS: 38.195348, -85.533685
Kevin Flowers
502-648-6826
Saturday, November 11
8:30am-12:30pm
easy
LONG RUN PARK – For winter visitors, residents and waterfowl. From intersection of Shelbyville Road and Flat Rock Road, about 2 miles north on Flat Rock Road to park entrance, then ¼ mile to first fork and left at fork and then first right to boat launch ramp parking area. GPS: 38.266796, -85.419667
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967 (Steve) or 502-435-4864 (Meg)
Tuesday, November 14
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 p.m. - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - 2822 Frankfort Ave – corner of Frankfort and Kennedy. Details in newsletter.
Wed., November 15
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Easy
ART DRAUT PARK – For residents, late migrants and early winter arrivals. Easy walk on paved path suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Meet at parking lot. GPS: 38.24273, -85.62942
Karen Bonsell
502-794-3526
Saturday, November 18
8 a.m. – ??
easy
OHIO RIVER - INDIANA SIDE – Waterfowl and others. Meet at the Falls of the Ohio SP, from which we will move to other spots along the river. Bring a scope if you have one, but there will be scopes to share if you don’t. GPS: 38.277145, -85.763528
David Bailey
720-648-1493
Sunday, November 19
8:30 am – ??? p.m.
easy
MUSCATATUCK NWR/HARDY LAKE - Meet at the Muscatatuck visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch. Directions: I-65 north from Louisvillle to Exit 50 (Seymour). Take US Highway 50 east about 3 miles to refuge entrance. About 1 hour north of Louisville. GPS: 38.959304, -85.798258
Pat & Jane Bell
502-326-9610
Sunday, December 3
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
easy
SAM PEDEN PARK, NEW ALBANY – For waterfowl, winter visitors, residents and waterfowl. Bring a scope if you have one. From I-265 in Indiana, take Grant Line Road exit and go south about a mile to park entrance. GPS: 38.319493, -85.825994
Kevin Flowers
502-648-6826
Saturday, December 9
9 a.m. – noon
moderate
TURKEY RUN PARK – Residents, winter visitors, especially sparrows. Meet at the Seaton Valley parking lot and walk the Louisville Loop toward the Sky Meadows area. Directions: From I-265 exit (19) Billtown Road, go south and turn left at the T; go 1.5 miles and turn right into Turkey Run Park entrance; parking lot is on the right. GPS: 38.131035, -85.518651
Andrew Melnykovych
502-608-4655
Tuesday, December 12
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 p.m. - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - 2822 Frankfort Ave – corner of Frankfort and Kennedy. Details in newsletter.
COVID19 PRECAUTIONS
Due to ongoing COVID19 transmission, we are asking that all field trip participants observe social distancing to the greatest extent possible. Unvaccinated participants are requested to wear masks.
GUIDELINES FOR FIELD TRIPS
TO MAKE OUR TRIPS MORE ENJOYABLE
1. Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled field trip. The time stated is the STARTING time, not the arrival time. This will give you time to sign the release form and be ready to go. STARTING TIMES ARE EXACT; ENDING TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
2. Check the monthly Observer for changes or corrections to the field trip schedule.
3. PLEASE NOTE: Field trips are subject to cancellation, rescheduling or relocation due to weather, habitat conditions or other circumstances. If there is constant rain, extreme hot or cold temperatures, ice or snow, you should contact trip leaders for the latest update on the trip. Also, trip leaders will post information about any changes on the birdky listserv. To look for updates, go to http://birding.aba.org/maillistdigest/KY. To subscribe, go to https://www.freelists.org/list/birdky.
4. Keep talking to a minimum and speak in hushed tones. Birds react to motion so minimize your movements.
5. Please stay with the leader. Do not go ahead of the leader(s) or lag behind.
6. Smoking and vaping are not permitted during field trips. Please refrain from smoking or vaping until the field trip has concluded.
7. If you need to use your cell phone or have a long conversation be considerate of the other members on the trip and step away from the group.
8:00 a.m. – noon
easy
POPE LICK PARK – For migrants and residents. From Gene Snyder get off at Taylorsville Rd toward Fisherville, go about a mile, & take a right on South Pope Lick Rd. Follow signs to Pope Lick Park, part of the Parklands. Meet in the parking lot. (formerly called Floyds Fork Park) GPS: 38.184655, -85.488095
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967
Saturday, Sept. 30
8:00 am – noon
easy
HAYS-KENNEDY PARK/GARVIN BROWN PRESERVE – Waterbirds, mid-fall and early winter migrants. Meet in the parking lot of Hays Kennedy Park off Upper River Road. GPS: 38.352711, -85.630354
Michael Autin
502-298-2456
Tuesday, October 3
8:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.
easy
CAPERTON SWAMP – For residents and migrants. Meet in the parking lot on River Road.. GPS: 38.29025, -85.68124
Pat & Jane Bell
502-419-5262
Saturday, October 7
8 a.m. – noon
easy
HAYS KENNEDY PARK/GARVIN BROWN PRESERVE – Residents and migrants Meet in the parking lot of Hays Kennedy Park off Upper River Road.
GPS: 38.352711, -85.630354
David Bailey
720-648-1493
Tuesday, October 10
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 p.m. - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - 2822 Frankfort Ave – corner of Frankfort and Kennedy. Details in newsletter.
Saturday, October 14
GLOBAL BIG DAY – Everyone is encouraged to go birding AND to submit checklists to eBird
Sunday, October 15
8 a.m. – noon
easy
BECKLEY CREEK PARK – GRAND ALLEE SECTION - For migrants. Meet at the “Port- a-Potty” parking lot at the south end of the Humana Grand Allee next to the soccer fields and just before the large bridge over the creek. GPS: 38.209077, -85.474110
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967 (Steve) or 502-435-4864 (Meg)
Saturday, October 21
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
easy
POPE LICK PARK – For residents, migrants and early winter visitors. From Gene Snyder get off at Taylorsville Rd toward Fisherville, go about a mile, & take a right on South Pope Lick Rd. Follow signs to Pope Lick Park, part of the Parklands. Meet in the main parking lot. GPS: 38.184655, -85.488095
Andrew Melnykovych
502-608-4655
Wednesday, October 25
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
easy
ART DRAUT PARK – For residents, late migrants and early winter arrivals. Easy walk on paved path suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Meet at parking lot. GPS: 38.24273, -85.62942
Karen Bonsell
502-794-3526
Saturday, October 28
8:30 a.m. CDT - ???
strenuous
SAUERHEBER UNIT, SLOUGHS WMA, HENDERSON – For waterfowl & migrants. Bring lunch, shoes for wading and extra clothes. Meet at the observation platform on Hwy 268. For directions, check DeLorme Atlas page 44, quadrant A2&3. GPS: 37.850231, - 87.742674
Brainard Palmer- Ball
502-330-3998
Sunday, October 29
8:30 a.m. – noon
easy
BLACKACRE NATURE PRESERVE – For residents and winter visitors. Meet in in main parking area. GPS: 38.195348, -85.533685
Kevin Flowers
502-648-6826
Saturday, November 11
8:30am-12:30pm
easy
LONG RUN PARK – For winter visitors, residents and waterfowl. From intersection of Shelbyville Road and Flat Rock Road, about 2 miles north on Flat Rock Road to park entrance, then ¼ mile to first fork and left at fork and then first right to boat launch ramp parking area. GPS: 38.266796, -85.419667
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967 (Steve) or 502-435-4864 (Meg)
Tuesday, November 14
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 p.m. - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - 2822 Frankfort Ave – corner of Frankfort and Kennedy. Details in newsletter.
Wed., November 15
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Easy
ART DRAUT PARK – For residents, late migrants and early winter arrivals. Easy walk on paved path suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Meet at parking lot. GPS: 38.24273, -85.62942
Karen Bonsell
502-794-3526
Saturday, November 18
8 a.m. – ??
easy
OHIO RIVER - INDIANA SIDE – Waterfowl and others. Meet at the Falls of the Ohio SP, from which we will move to other spots along the river. Bring a scope if you have one, but there will be scopes to share if you don’t. GPS: 38.277145, -85.763528
David Bailey
720-648-1493
Sunday, November 19
8:30 am – ??? p.m.
easy
MUSCATATUCK NWR/HARDY LAKE - Meet at the Muscatatuck visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch. Directions: I-65 north from Louisvillle to Exit 50 (Seymour). Take US Highway 50 east about 3 miles to refuge entrance. About 1 hour north of Louisville. GPS: 38.959304, -85.798258
Pat & Jane Bell
502-326-9610
Sunday, December 3
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
easy
SAM PEDEN PARK, NEW ALBANY – For waterfowl, winter visitors, residents and waterfowl. Bring a scope if you have one. From I-265 in Indiana, take Grant Line Road exit and go south about a mile to park entrance. GPS: 38.319493, -85.825994
Kevin Flowers
502-648-6826
Saturday, December 9
9 a.m. – noon
moderate
TURKEY RUN PARK – Residents, winter visitors, especially sparrows. Meet at the Seaton Valley parking lot and walk the Louisville Loop toward the Sky Meadows area. Directions: From I-265 exit (19) Billtown Road, go south and turn left at the T; go 1.5 miles and turn right into Turkey Run Park entrance; parking lot is on the right. GPS: 38.131035, -85.518651
Andrew Melnykovych
502-608-4655
Tuesday, December 12
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 p.m. - St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - 2822 Frankfort Ave – corner of Frankfort and Kennedy. Details in newsletter.
COVID19 PRECAUTIONS
Due to ongoing COVID19 transmission, we are asking that all field trip participants observe social distancing to the greatest extent possible. Unvaccinated participants are requested to wear masks.
GUIDELINES FOR FIELD TRIPS
TO MAKE OUR TRIPS MORE ENJOYABLE
1. Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled field trip. The time stated is the STARTING time, not the arrival time. This will give you time to sign the release form and be ready to go. STARTING TIMES ARE EXACT; ENDING TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
2. Check the monthly Observer for changes or corrections to the field trip schedule.
3. PLEASE NOTE: Field trips are subject to cancellation, rescheduling or relocation due to weather, habitat conditions or other circumstances. If there is constant rain, extreme hot or cold temperatures, ice or snow, you should contact trip leaders for the latest update on the trip. Also, trip leaders will post information about any changes on the birdky listserv. To look for updates, go to http://birding.aba.org/maillistdigest/KY. To subscribe, go to https://www.freelists.org/list/birdky.
4. Keep talking to a minimum and speak in hushed tones. Birds react to motion so minimize your movements.
5. Please stay with the leader. Do not go ahead of the leader(s) or lag behind.
6. Smoking and vaping are not permitted during field trips. Please refrain from smoking or vaping until the field trip has concluded.
7. If you need to use your cell phone or have a long conversation be considerate of the other members on the trip and step away from the group.