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February 2019
Ocean City Trip
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact Nancy O'Hara, noh529@gmail.com, 443-286-0922 for RSVP and questions. Contact Hyatt Place directly 410-213-5333 or 800-591-1234 for special discounted rates before January 28. Make sure to mention you are with the Baltimore Bird Club. Leader Kevin Graff, keyweststyle2001@gmail.com. Description: Henlopen to Ocean City coastal weekend. Birding south from Cape Henlopen, DE to Ocean City, MD with stops along the way for winter waterfowl and other birds. Bring 'scopes if you have them and bundle up --…
Find out more »Winter Weekend at the Beach
Host: Carroll County Bird Club Bob Ringler will be leading this trip. Contact him at 410-303-2792 if you plan on attending. Description: A great opportunity to freeze your bins off and see a lot of really great birds. Meet at the Bombay Hook Visitor's Center at 10 AM on Saturday. Based on where the reports are coming in from, the group will work up and down the coast for winter waterfowl and other winter residents. Bill Ellis is offering his…
Find out more »Eastern Shore Weekend
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Tom Humphrey, 240-793-2508. Description: A casual and fun trip to visit some of the best birding spots on the east coast.
Find out more »Trip to Indian River Inlet, DE
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact the two experienced leaders, Dave Larkin, dlarkin3001@comcast.net or 410-569-8319, and Russ Kovach, russell.kovach@gmail.com, closer to the event for further details. Description: The leaders will guide you to several birding hot spots along the coast of the Delaware River and Bay in search of overwintering and resident species. Meet at the Havre de Grace P&R, I95 and 155.
Find out more »Bird Walk at Lake Artemesia
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 »Weekend Trip to Ocean City
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Contact field trip leaders Marcia Watson and Gene Scarpulla at marshwren50@comcast.net for itinerary, hotel information, and trip reservations. Description: This trip offers the opportunity to see a variety of birds – land and sea – not found in spring and summer, and takes advantage of off-season rates and reduction in crowds and traffic. Target birds include alcids; sea ducks including Long-tailed, Harlequin, eiders, and scoters; gulls; Northern Gannet; Great Cormorant; grebes; both Red-throated and Common Loons;…
Find out more »Birding at Swan Harbor Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Matt Addicks, 442-987-7208 or maddicks13@gmail.com Description: The grounds offer multiple types of habitat including frontage along the Chesapeake Bay, open farm fields, a small freshwater marsh, man-made water impoundments, small wooded lots and a forested stream valley. Over 250 birds have been seen at this site. Meet at Millersville P&R at 7 AM.
Find out more »Birding at Patterson Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club and Audubon. 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 Southeast Baltimore. With more than 205 species on record, the park is full of surprises. Meet at the fountain, near intersection of East Lombard St and Patterson Park Ave
Find out more »Swan Harbor Farm Park
Host: Harford Bird Club The leader is Mark Johnson, marksjohnson2@gmail.com or 410-692-5978. Description: Visit this Harford County gem with its commanding view of the bay and explore the three impoundments, wooded trails and open fields. The farm, with its varied habitat, has developed into a fine location for a broad spectrum of birdlife including waterfowl, marsh specialties, raptors, and sparrows. Meet at the parking lot at the Agricultural Education Center at the end of the driveway.
Find out more »Field Trip to Fair Hill
Host: Cecil Bird Club Leader Ken Drier, kdrier@zoominternet.net. Description: Fair Hill is one of Cecil County’s loveliest birding spots. A variety of habitats, including woods, fields and wetlands, means that we will see a number of different winter residents. Portions of the trail may be muddy or icy, so boots are recommended. Dress for extreme cold and wind. Meet at the Foxcatcher Farm Covered Bridge parking lot near the Fair Hill Nature and Environmental Center on Tawes Drive. There is…
Find out more »How to Find an Owl
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Jay Sheppard, jaymsheppard95@gmail.com (preferred) or 301-725-5559 Description: Learn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Jay is an expert at finding owls and will share his skills and knowledge as to how to find different species. Our target species are Long-eared, Saw-whet, and other owls. Possibility of birding at dusk for owls and early woodcocks for those in afternoon group. Contact Jay to sign up so participants can be advised of weather related changes…
Find out more »How to Find an Owl
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Jay Sheppard, jaymsheppard95@gmail.com (preferred) or 301-725-5559 Description: Learn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Jay is an expert at finding owls and will share his skills and knowledge as to how to find different species. Our target species are Long-eared, Saw-whet, and other owls. Possibility of birding at dusk for owls and early woodcocks for those in afternoon group. Contact Jay to sign up so participants can be advised of weather related changes…
Find out more »Birding at Beverly Triton Beach Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, 410-991-8300 or alnmyoung@aol.com Description: There are almost five miles of hiking paths with a variety of habitats, including bay shoreline, large freshwater lake, woods, fields and marshes.
Find out more »March 2019
Field Trip to Black Hill Reservoir
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Kathy Calvert (301-810-5677). Description: Bald Eagles and over-wintering waterfowl.
Find out more »Bird Walk at Fran Uhler
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Contact Bill Sefton, kiwisuits@msn.com Description: Monthly walk. Meet at E end of Lemon’s Bridge Rd, off Rt 197 just N of Bowie State U. No reservations needed.
Find out more »Ocean City Birding
Target Wintering birds Special Instructions Meet at Ocean City Inlet at 8 AM for coastal birds; we’ll also bird inland ponds for ducks and Assateague Island for wintering birds.
Find out more »Woodcock Walk at Morgan Run
Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact Allan McQuarrie at 410-552-1278 if you plan to attend. Description: Come strain your eyes and ears to appreciate these curious birds as they perform their annual courting ritual. They never let us down! Meet at the parking lot at the end of Ben Rose Lane.
Find out more »Birding From a Fishing Boat Off Tilghman
Host: Talbot Bird Club Coordinated by Jan Reese 410-745-2875 or reesejan@gmail.com. Description: A local captain has agreed to take a small group of TBC members on a fishing boat out into the Chesapeake, hopefully providing close up views of large rafts of Sea Ducks, Gannett’s and maybe Great Cormorants at Sharps Island Light. Leaving from Knapps Narrows Marina. There will be a fee of approximately $40.
Find out more »Birding at Kinder Farm Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, 410-991-8300 or alnmyoung@aol.com Description: Join us for the monthly walk along paved paths as well as grass and dirt paths through varied habitat. We will be looking for Fox Sparrows and other winter residents. Meet at top parking lot past the sports fields.
Find out more »Field Trip to Chesapeake Farms
Host: Kent County Bird Club If you have questions, please contact the trip leaders. Walter Ellison and Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568 or borealdee@gmail.com Description: Wintering waterfowl, raptors (notably eagles), White-crowned and other sparrows. Bring snacks. Meet at the “Dollar General” parking lot (off Philosopher’s Terrace) in Chestertown.
Find out more »Contact Us
Our mailing address:
Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc.
PO Box 105
Monrovia, MD 21770-0105
