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October 2018
Cromwell Valley Park Bird Walk
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders Debbie and Lou Taylor, debrataylor11@gmail.com. Description: Last in a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of fall migration. Beginning birders welcome.
Find out more »Birding at Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Rod Burley, 301-943-5923 or rodburley@aol.com. Description: Over 8,000 acres of fields, forest, and ponds are home to more than 200 birds over the span of a year. We will travel by car to several of the hot spots throughout the park, as well as hike the river trail looking for late migrants and resident birds.
Find out more »Patterson Park Birding
Host: Patterson Park Audubon Center For directions or to borrow binoculars, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at 410-558-2473 or baltimore@audubon.org. Description: Join Audubon to explore this urban oasis in SE Baltimore. With more than 205 species on record, the park is full of surprises. Handicap accessible. Meet at the fountain, near intersection of E Lombard St & S Patterson Park Ave.
Find out more »Town Hill Hawk Watch
Host: Carroll County Bird Club For more information, contact Bob Ringler, 410-303-2792. Description: We will look for Golden Eagles among other migrants. Bring a lunch and a cushion. Meet at the P&R on Rt 27 in Mt Airy.
Find out more »Bird Banding at Eden Mill Nature Center
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Dr. Johnson at marksjohnson2@gmail.com or 410-692-5978. Description: Long time bird bander and accomplished birder and naturalist, Dr. Mark Johnson, and his able crew of volunteers will demonstrate banding and scientific data collection with actual in-hand birds. It is a great way to get close looks at birds that we usually see only at a distance or through dense leaves and branches. This is a fascinating wildlife experience for children and adults alike. Meet at…
Find out more »Blue Mash Walk in Honor of Lou DeMouy
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For more information, directions and reservations contact leader Andy Martin, martinap2@verizon.net or 301-529-2066. Description: Remembering Lou. Our annual morning walk in honor of former MBC president and all round naturalist Lou DeMouy who passed away in the fall of 2012. This year the trip will be geared to beginning birders and new members but all are welcome. Reservations required.
Find out more »Birding at Chincoteague NWR
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Terry Allen, 410-829-5840. Description: Shorebirds, gulls and large flocks of waterfowl are the highlights of this trip to Chincoteague NWR, one of the premier birding locations on the Delmarva Peninsula. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 6:30 AM. All day trip with dinner (and ice cream) in the town of Chincoteague.
Find out more »November 2018
Birding the C & O Canal
Host: Washington County Bird Club Call leader George Warrick, 301-799-9059, for details. Description: Meet at Taylors Landing.
Find out more »Lake Artemesia Bird Walk
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS. Contact David Mozurkewich, mozurk@bellAtlantic.net, for more information. Description: Semi-monthly walk. Wheelchair-accessible. Meet at parking lot at intersection of Berwyn Rd and Ballew Ave in Berwyn Heights. No reservations needed.
Find out more »Fran Uhler Natural Area Birding
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS. Contact Bill Sefton, kiwisuits@msn.com. Description: Monthly walk.
Find out more »Birding at Irish Grove
Host: Tri-county Bird Club For information, contact Ellen Lawler, 410-982-8695 or emlawler534@comcast.net. Description: We will travel to Irish Grove Sanctuary, for migrating and resident marsh species and to help with the annual workday. Meet at the Ward Museum parking lot at 7:30 AM or Irish Grove in Somerset Co, at 8:15 AM. Lunch will be provided; our club will be bringing desserts, so contributions to that will be appreciated. We need to have a head count one week before…
Find out more »Howard Conservancy at Mt Pleasant Farm Sky Watch
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Russ Ruffing, ruff2@verizon.net. Description: This trip will be strictly a sky watch for late-migrating raptors and other potential goodies. Our main target will be Golden Eagle; while not expected, early November is the best time to catch one flying over Howard County. In a recent year a half-day sky watch less than a mile from this location produced an immature Golden Eagle and a Sandhill Crane, along with good numbers of Bald Eagles…
Find out more »Birding at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center and Terrapin Park
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Danny Poet, 401-827-8651. Description: Two of southern Queen Anne County's top birding areas should provide numerous warblers, thrushes, orioles and early raptors. Depart Easton Acme parking lot 7 AM or meet leader at the Terrapin Park parking lot at 7:30 AM.
Find out more »Birding at Centennial Park
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leaders Richard and Renee Peters, Richard@rrrrpeters.org. Description: Easy walking on paved path around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. Handicap accessible. West end parking lot.
Find out more »Birding at Oaks Landfill
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Contact leader Mark England, 240-207-3132 (home) or 240-375-4500 (cell) for reservations and more information. Description: Explore this now-closed landfill adjacent to the Blue Mash Nature Trail. Mostly open terrain on a gravel road, including two pond views and one hill climb of moderate difficulty. Possible sparrows, raptors, and waterfowl. Leader will have scope for distant birds. We have special permission to enter this “closed to the public” landfill so reservations are essential. Limit 16. 8…
Find out more »Trip to Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Kevin Graff, 410-967-5896 (text only) or keyweststyle2001@gmail.com Description: Join us for a fun day looking for golden eagles and northern goshawks! Bring a cushion to sit on and warmer clothing than you think you might need! We will plan to stay at the hawk watch for 3-4 hours, weather permitting. Also bring lunch and snacks. Meet at 8 AM at Millersville P&R
Find out more »First Wednesday at Ft. McHenry
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Mary Chatelat, 410-665-0769 Description: One of a series of morning surveys of bird activity at the Fort and wetland. Telescopes useful. Canceled in inclement weather. Park outside the main entrance gate, in lot on left, and meet at the gate.
Find out more »Local Hawk Watch
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Tom Humphrey, 240-793-2508 Description: Tom will lead a search for migrating hawks. Date and location dependent on weather condistions.
Find out more »Birding at Eastern Neck
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Tom Congersky, jnjtcon@zoominternet.net or 410-910-6182, Eric Vangrin and Tom Gibson, 410-734-4135 or gibsonlld@aol.com Description: Explore this little known Eastern Shore gem. The diverse habitat of the Refuge and the likely variety of waterfowl, shore birds, raptors and passerines and make this a “must do” trip. Meet at the P&R in Havre de Grace.
Find out more »Sharps at Waterford Farm
Host: Howard Bird Club Leader Wes Earp, wesandsue@gmail.com or 410-531-3197 Description: Diverse habitats and good birding opportunities. Moderate walking on this working farm. Port-a-pots available. Knee-high waterproof footwear is advisable. Meet at farm parking area, through barns on right.
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