Field trip announcements will be made weekly through the LAS Listserve. To be added to this, please email us at lycomingaudubon@gmail.com with listserve in the subject line.
**Loaner binoculars will be available for all LAS trips**
Pop-up field trips may take place as weather allows and these will be announced via the listserv.
April 2026
Saturday, April 25th, 8AM
This is a pop-up field trip to Rose Valley Lake, weather permitting. Look for more details about this trip on the listserv soon.
May 2026
Saturday, May 2nd, 8AM
GRAMPIAN HILLS This walk will journey through a forested section in the Grampian Hills neighborhood of the city of Williamsport. We will follow a gentle, sloping, graded right of way through a mature woodland free of traffic. Warblers, woodpeckers and other forest birds are likely to be seen and heard as we trace an out and back route.
Directions: (GPS Address Upland Rd. & Cliffside Dr. Williamsport, PA 17701). Traveling north on Market St in Williamsport, bear right onto Packer Street (opposite Barr’s Hardware). Follow Packer St for 1 mile (crossing Washington Blvd, Brandon Park and Grampian Blvd) After crossing Grampian Blvd head uphill and bear left at the monument. At the top of the hill bear to the right onto Upland Rd and continue for .2 miles to the parking area on the left. Leader DREW HAUSSMANN (drewhaussmann@gmail.com)
Saturday May 9th, 9AM
DALES RIDGE Lewisburg. We will venture a bit further this weekend, and enjoy some birding in Union County. There are two well maintained walking paths: the lower one does not lose sight of historic Buffalo Creek with beautifully aged trees; the upper trail gently ascends past cultivated fields, cuts thru dense brush, and power line cuts entice the walker to pause for field birds and raptors before descending through a managed forest which then opens up to two overlooks providing miles of viewing.
Directions: (GPS Address: 1471 Strawbridge Rd, Lewisburg, PA 17837). Take US 15 south from Williamsport, after entering Lewisburg turn right at first light onto PA Route 192 (Buffalo Rd). Travel west for 1.7mi to Strawbridge Rd. Turn right and go 1.5mi for event parking. Leader: DOROTHY HOLLOWAY (hvozdade@gmail.com) Link: https://linnconservancy.org/trails/dales-ridge-trail/
Saturday May 16th, 8AM
SKYLINE DRIVE Skyline Drive is closed to vehicular traffic, but the paved road is quite walkable, gently ascending the slope of Bald Eagle Mountain. We expect to see and hear resident birds of a typical mixed PA forest, including spring warblers. Towards the mountain top, tree species change, and the vistas of the West Branch valley are a treat.
Directions: Parking area /rest stop off Route 15 SOUTH, 3 miles from Beiter’s Furniture in South Williamsport.
**Note** There is no access from Route 15 North, use the jug handle 1 mile past Scenic Overlook to backtrack.
Leader: MADDI DUNLAP (madwoman951@gmail.com)
Friday May 22nd 10AM
Robert Porter Allen Nature Area Children's Event “Exploring Spring Birds and Wildflowers” This walk is co-sponsored with the James V Brown Library and is intended for children ages 5-12 who are interested in learning to identify common birds and wildflowers. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Binoculars will be available to borrow during the program. This is a natural area so trails and can be wet and muddy. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
Please register everyone who will attend. Visit https://share.google/VRVnUScQsqP5glhNR to register.
Directions: From US 15 in South Williamsport borough, turn onto East Central Ave. Take this 0.7 miles to the “T” and make a left onto E Mountain Ave. Proceed .25 miles to the end and turn left into the “Oak Entrance" parking area.
(GPS Address: 721 E Mountain Ave South Williamsport, PA 17702)
Leader: BRUCE BUCKLE (bcbuckle60@gmail.com)
Saturday May 30th 8AM
FARRANDSVILLE We will make a trip to Clinton County to bird this mixed habitat area near the Susquehanna River. We hope to find a variety of warblers including Louisiana Waterthrush, Northern Parula, Canada, Cerulean, and Worm-eating. Also Scarlet Tanager, Hermit Thrush, and perhaps Red breasted Nuthatch or woodland raptors.
Directions: (GPS Address: Riverview Park, 193 Farrandsville Rd, Lock Haven, PA 17745). From Williamsport take US Rt 220 South to Lock Haven (Exit 111) and follow PA Rt 120 West for 1 mi. At the stop sign continue straight and cross the Susquehanna River. Turn Left at the end of the bridge toward Farrandville, and continue for 0.4 miles to Riverview Park. We will carpool/caravan to the walk due to limited parking in Farrandsville LEADER Wayne Laubscher (wnlaubscher@comcast.net)
June 2026
Saturday June 6th 10AM
THERAPY BREWING We are again delighted to partner with the folks at Therapy Brewing, to offer a unique combination of outdoor enjoyment. We will gather in the parking area and join with the property owners as we walk the paths through meadows and forest. This varied habitat suggests a variety of species to be found, including late spring warblers, meadow, and woodland birds. After our roughly 2 hour walk on moderate graded paths, we will gather for post-walk refreshment at the Brewery.
Directions: (GPS Address: 3978 Quaker Church Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754) Take Interstate 180 exit 15 (Pennsdale) and then travel US Rt 220 North for 0.4 miles and use the left turn lane to bear onto Village Drive (just after Geisinger). Travel another 0.4 miles then make another left onto Quaker Church Road (just before the PA historical marker). Proceed 4 miles and make a sharp right turn at the Therapy Brewing sign on the right and proceed up driveway to the parking area. LEADER Drew Haussmann (drewhaussmann@gmail.com)
Saturday June 13th 6:30PM
SUGAR VALLEY for Purple Martins. Meet at the Pine Creek Rail Trail Parking Area in Jersey Shore to carpool to an Amish farm, joining this family which has had unusual success in having Martins return each to their four ‘condominiums.’ (12 individual nest spaces in each!). Leader: MIKE KURIGA (michaelkuriga@comcast.net)