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October 2019
Cromwell Valley Park Bird Walk
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders Debbie & Lou Taylor, 410-852-9807 or debrataylor11@gmail.com. Description: Last in a series of casual fall walks to follow the progress of migration. Beginning birders welcome. Lunch will follow at McFaul’s Ironhorse Tavern at 11 AM. If you are unable to attend the walk but would like to join the group for lunch, please contact Kevin Graff, keyweststyle2001@gmail.com.
Find out more »Birding at Blue Mash
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For more information, directions, and reservations, contact Leader Andy Martin at martinap2@verizon.net or 301-529-2066. Description: Remembering Our Past Presidents. Join us for this year's annual walk in honor of former MBC presidents. We will especially remember those who are no longer with us. Longtime birders and new birders, new members and nonmembers--all are welcome. Reservations required.
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 »Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Bird Trip
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, one of the premier birding locations on the Delmarva Peninsula. All day trip, bring drink and lunch. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 6:30 AM.
Find out more »November 2019
Field Trip to C & O Canal
Host: Washington County Bird Club Contact George Warrick at 301-799-9059 or wildbird@myactv.net for meeting time and place. Description: Morning outing along the C&O Canal
Find out more »Field Trip to C&O Canal
Host: Washington County Bird Club Contact George Warrick at 301-799-9059 or wildbird@myactv.net for meeting time and place. Description: Enjoy a morning outing along the C&O Canal.
Find out more »Birding at Fran Uhler Natural Area
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Contact Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com) for more information. Description: Monthly walk. Meet at east end of Lemon's Bridge Road, off Route 197 just north of Bowie State University. No reservations needed.
Find out more »Birding at Chincoteague NWR
Host: YMOS Email George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, of your intent to go at least 2 weeks in advance of the trip. Description: This is a great opportunity to get a good look at numerous bird species. Waterfowl will be back, and Chincoteague provides a unique opportunity to explore many types of habitats. Lodging will be provided Fri and/or Sat nights for students coming from a distance.
Find out more »Trip to Chincoteague NWR
Host: YMOS Email George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, of your intent to go at least 2 weeks in advance of the trip. Description: This is a great opportunity to get a good look at numerous bird species. Waterfowl will be back, and Chincoteague provides a unique opportunity to explore many types of habitats. Lodging will be provided Fri and/or Sat nights for students coming from a distance.
Find out more »Trip to Assateague Island
Host: Kent County Bird Club. Contact Walter Ellison & Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568 or borealdee@gmail.com. Description: Fall migrants tend to concentrate on the coast and many rarities have been found among the more common species on Assateague late in the season. We will spend the day exploring trails and beaches, with a possible detour to Ocean City before heading home. Bring lunch. Meet at Dollar General parking lot off Philosopher's Terrace, Chestertown at 8 AM.
Find out more »Birding at Turkey Point
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader TBA Description: We will look for birds along the trail from the parking lot of Elk Neck State Park until we reach Turkey Point with its spectacular views of the North East River and the Susquehanna Flats to the west, the Elk River to the east, and the Chesapeake Bay to the south. At this height, it is a wonderful place to see raptors as they work their way south. Meet at the Turkey Point…
Find out more »Birding at Morgan Run South
Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact Dave Smith, lacsmith12@comcast.net or 443-995-4108 Description: We’ll look for late migrants and early winter residents, including fox sparrow and hermit thrush.Meet at the parking lot at the end of Ben Rose Lane. Moderate hiking.
Find out more »Howard Conservancy 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 and…
Find out more »Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe Birding Trip
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leaders Ron Ketter (707-373-5532) and Susan Henyon (240-682-3882) Description: Explore one of Talbot County’s newest Open Space Recreational areas near Queen Anne in NE Talbot County. The Park borders the Tuckahoe River and Norwich Creek. This is the home of the George C. and Naomi Moore Nature Preserve. Expect late neotropical migrants as well as sparrows and migrating raptors. Depart Easton Acme Parking lot at 7 AM.
Find out more »Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe Bird Trip
Host: Talbot County Bird Club Leaders Ron Ketter (707-373-5532) and Susan Henyon (240-682-3882) Description: Explore one of Talbot County’s newest Open Space Recreational areas near Queen Anne in NE Talbot County. The Park borders the Tuckahoe River and Norwich Creek. This is the Home of the George C. and Naomi Moore Nature Preserve. Expect late neotropical migrants as well as sparrows and migrating raptors. Depart Easton Acme Parking lot at 7 AM.
Find out more »Birding at Kinder Farm Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young at 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. Directions from park entrance on Jumpers Hole Road: Make the first left onto Gali Sanchez Way and follow the road up to the top parking lot past the sports fields.
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.
Find out more »Birding at Centennial Lake
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. Meet at west end parking lot.
Find out more »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. Meet at west end parking lot.
Find out more »Local Hawk Watch
Host: Frederick Bird Club Contact Tom Humphrey, 240-793-2508, for meeting time and location Description: Tom will lead a search for migrating hawks. Date and location dependent on weather conditions.
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