Field Trip and Meeting Schedule

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ABOUT OUR FIELD TRIPS AND MEETINGS:

The Beckham Bird Club welcomes guests, non-members and out-of-town visitors to participate in field trips and meetings. BEGINNING BIRDERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME ON FIELD TRIPS. All activities except the annual dinner in March are free of charge. However, we request that non-members who regularly attend activities to join the Beckham Bird Club. Membership information can be found here.

Important note on field trips: Field trips are subject to cancellation or relocation at the discretion of the field trip leader. Changes are announced on the BIRDKY listserv. More information follows the field trip schedule.


CURRENT FIELD TRIP AND MEETING SCHEDULE:

To download a printable PDF of the January-March calendar, click here
 

NOTE DATE AND TIME CHANGE
Sunday, January 22, 9 am - noon
9 a.m. – noon
easy
POPE LICK PARK – For residents and 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 parking lot. (formerly called Floyds Fork Park)  GPS: 38.184655, -85.488095
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967

Saturday, January 29
8:30 am-noon
easy
ANCHORAGE TRAIL – Residents and migrants. Meet in the parking lot behind Anchorage Presbyterian Church. GPS: 38.267802, -85.542014
David Bailey
720-648-1493

Sunday, February 6
8:30 a.m.-noon
easy
FALLS OF THE OHIO/OHIO RIVER INDIANA SIDE – For wintering and resident waterfowl and others. Meet at the Falls of the Ohio visitor center. GPS: 38.27712, -85.76368
Michael Callan
502-592-7008

Tuesday, February 8
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 p.m. – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church - 2822 Frankfort Ave – corner of Frankfort and Kennedy
 

Sunday, February 13
9:00 a.m. – noon
easy
HARRODS CREEK PARK – For winter birds, residents. 6530 Montero Dr., Prospect. Meet at the parking lot at the bottom of the hill. GPS: 38.340941, -85.600052
Win Ahrens
502-500-1175

Saturday, February 19
8:30 a.m. – noon
easy
 JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST – For residents and winter visitors. Meet at the Welcome Center at 11311 Mitchell Hill Road in Fairdale. GPS: 38.08513, -85.76714
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967

Saturday, February 26
8:30 a.m.-noon
easy
BECKLEY CREEK PARK – GRAND ALLEE SECTION - For winter visitors and permanent residents. Meet at the “Port-a-Potty” parking lot at the south end of the Humana Grand Allee just before the large bridge over the creek. GPS: 38.209077, -85.474110
​Andrew Melnykovych
502-608-4655

Sunday, March 6
8:30 a.m. – ??
easy
MUSCATATUCK NWR/HARDY LAKE – For waterfowl, cranes and others. 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. Bring a two-way radio if you have one. GPS: 38.959304, -85.798258
Pat & Jane Bell
502-326-9610

Tuesday, March 8
ANNUAL MARCH DINNER MEETING—Details in the February and March Observer
 

Saturday, March 12
8:30 a.m – noon
easy
POPE LICK PARK – For residents, winter birds and early migrants. 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      
Andrew Melnykovych
502-608-4655

Saturday, March 19
8 am – noon
easy
 
HAYS KENNEDY PARK/GARVIN BROWN PRESERVE – Residents and winter visitors. Meet in the parking lot of Hays Kennedy Park off Upper River Road.
GPS: 38.352711, -85.630354
NOTE: TIME IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Maria Koukoulas
469-500-4781
 

Saturday, March 26
8:30 am-noon
easy
TURKEY RUN PARK – Residents, early migrants, lingering winter visitors. We will 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
Meg and Steve Brown
502-435-3967

Sunday, March 27
8:30 a.m. – noon
easy
CHEROKEE PARK/NETTLEROTH – Residents, early migrants, lingering winter visitors. Meet at the base of Maple Road. GPS: 38.23947, -85.69420
Carol Besse
502-387-5971

 
 
COVID19 PRECAUTIONS
 
Due to the rapid spread of the COVID19 omicron variant, 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 ENJOYABLE1.      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.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.      If you need to use your cell phone, smoke, or have a long conversation be considerate of the other members on the trip and step away from the group.