Date: 5/14/26 5:48 am
From: KATHLEEN BECHDEL <0000d165c6a818d5-dmarc-request...>
Subject: Bird Walk Friday - Date Change
Hello,

Please note the date change for the Cerulean Warbler walk at the Lower Trail for tomorrow, Friday, May 15.

Friday May 15, 2026 (7:30 am - 9:30 am)
Search for Cerulean Warblers on the Lower Trail, Blair County
(Note the date change from the 13th to Friday 15th)

Trip Leader: Nick Bolgiano

Please join Nick Bolgiano for a leisurely walk along a stretch of the Lower Trail in Blair County. The goal of this trip is to find Cerulean Warblers, in the core of their Lower Trail habitat. See webpage https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkeystonefund.org%2Fsuccess-story%2Fa-perfect-habitat%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Ccee5e0d649fa4e19dfce08deb1b700f2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639143596732403347%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sh4fwcNz8STLZZ4D7JB5SxqdqILNUsvVQthtAhqmrV0%3D&reserved=0 for more information on Nick Bolgiano's search for Cerulean Warblers. This stretch of the Lower Trail is also great for Acadian Flycatcher, Yellow-throated Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Wood Thrush, Louisiana Waterthrush, Yellow-throated Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Baltimore Oriole.

Meet at the Mt. Etna trailhead parking lot https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rttcpa.org%2Findex.shtml&data=05%7C02%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Ccee5e0d649fa4e19dfce08deb1b700f2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639143596732440138%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MT3OLfy%2BRAo8wkTOaUQUy5dWCcamIQ5YHsG7rBAXKEs%3D&reserved=0 at 7:30am (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rttcpa.org%2Findex.shtml&data=05%7C02%<7Cscbirdcl...>%7Ccee5e0d649fa4e19dfce08deb1b700f2%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C639143596732458084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lE%2FErbgjfS6lLwIoC2%2BuC3LiR2%2FrdjtzkCzpCUIfPgQ%3D&reserved=0). Travel West on Route 22 from the intersection of Route 453 at Water Str!
eet. Turn Left on Fox Run Rd at 3.3 mi (just after the westbound turns to 2 lanes, making this easier if traffic) or Left on Etna Furnace Rd at 4.6 mile. Continue Right near the river to reach the Mt. Etna trailhead parking lot. There is a modern outhouse available.

From the Mt. Etna trailhead parking lot, the group will walk South along the Lower Trail for 1-2 miles out and back.

This field trip is open to members and non-members.

 
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