🚀 go-pugleaf

Dear friends,
  Bored in the winter?  If the cold weather does not stop you for
outdoor activities, I can share with you some fun things to do.  And
this is exactly what we did today.
  In the early morning, we drove to Kittaning to join the birding
activity of Audubon Society of west PA.  In this trip, we found many
uncommon waterfowls, including pintail, bufflehead, merganser, swan,and
of course countless Canada geese.  We also had a good time watching Bald
eagles hovering, and stood on the icy river.
  And in the afternoon, we went to Raccoon Creek State Park and observed
Puffed Grouse (PA state bird) and wild turkeys.  We also walked onto the
iced lake to see people drilling holes for fishing.  We were talked the
ice was about 8 inches thick, and people can even drive a car on it.
(Try it at your own risk.)  Be there soon before it becomes too warm.

The coming activities of ASWP include:
2/16 Allegheny Riverfowl. Meet Jim Valimont(828-5338) at the Eat'N'Park
at the intersection of Freeport and Guys Run Roads in Harmarville at 8am
2/22 Pymatuning Area. Meet Chuck Tague(488-8760) at the Pymatuning
Visitors Center at 9am.
3/15 Frick Park. Meet Bob McChesney(366-7869) at 8am at the Frick
Environmental Center off Beechwood Blvd.
3/16 Pymatuning Area. Meet Mike Fialkovich(351-0456) at Pymatuning
Visitors Center at 8am.

*We plan to join the events of 2/16 and 3/16.  If you need a ride or can
offer a ride, you are welcome to contact me.  I might also be able to
give you my opinion about binoculars.