Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn Dockside Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader – Allen Lewis, allenrlewis@gmail.com Description: Easy walking along the lake and to Forbay Pond. Waterfowl, sparrows and winter finches are possible. The lake can turn up interesting surprises. No facilities. Meet at Dockside Parking lot. 

A Search for Owls

MD MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leaders – Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com; David Cummings, wcummings9@gmail.com Description: Learn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Our target species are Long-eared, Saw-whet, and other owls. No facilities. Reserve a spot with Gregg Petersen by 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Signs of Spring at Rockburn

Rockburn Branch Park 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club E-mail  the leader, Bonnie Ott, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com  to register. Description:  Walking through the woodlands to look for signs of spring. Limit 12. Meet at end of the parking lot off Landing Rd entrance.

Centennial Park

Centennial Lake 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Host: Howard Bird Club Leader: Richard Peters, Richard@rrrrpeters.org Description: Easy walking around the lake on paved path, Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Wheelchair accessible. Facilities available. West end parking lot.

Meeting: Howard County Bird Club

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Andy Brown will speak on Barn Owls of Maryland

Centennial Park

Centennial Lake 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader: Russell Kovach, Russell.kovach@gmail.com Description: Easy walking around the lake on paved path, Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Wheelchair accessible. Facilities available. West end parking lot.

Centennial Park

Centennial Lake 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Host: Howard Bird Club Leader: Dave Ziolkowski, djziolkowski@yahoo.com Description: Easy walking around the lake on paved path, Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Wheelchair accessible. Facilities available. West end parking lot.

Centennial Park

Centennial Lake 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader: David Sandler, detour65@gmail.com Description: Easy walking around the lake on paved path, Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Wheelchair accessible. Facilities available. West end parking lot.

Beginning Birding by Ear at Rockburn

Rockburn Branch Park 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader: Bonnie Ott. sparrowdamsel@gmail.com Description: March is an excellent time to learn our resident species songs before the migrants arrive. Walk along woodland edges to listen for spring singing. Meet at end of the parking lot off Landing Rd. entrance. Limit 10, register with leader.

Alpha Ridge Landfill

Alpha Ridge Landfill 2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD, United States

Host: Howard Bird Club Contact Joe Hanfman, auk1844@gmail.com Description: Moderate walking over hills and fields of the landfill. Vesper sparrow and other field birds possible. Meadowlarks, kestrels and other open country birds expected. Rarities possible. Reservations and carpooling required.

Belmont Manor Historic Park

Belmont Manor Historic Park 6555 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD, United States

Host: Howard Bird Club Leader: Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com Description: A walk around the fields looking for early migrants. This trip will have a special guest, Mike Bowen. Mike used to work at the property and will be able to show us around and tell stories about the history of this location.

Meeting: Howard Bird Club

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Kurt Schwarz will speak on South African Birds

Mt. Pleasant Farm – Howard County Conservancy

Mt. Pleasant Farm 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD, United States

Host: Howard Bird Club Leader: TBA Description: Earth Day walk in conjunction with the Howard County Conservancy. Easy walking through the fields of Mt. Pleasant Farm. Tree lines, hedgerows and streams provide opportunity for non-meadow species. Great opportunity for flyovers. Facilities available. Meet at parking lot near the barn.

Western Regional Park

Western Regional Park 14800 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine, MD, United States

Host: Howard Bird Club Leader: David Sandler, detour65@gmail.com Description: Moderate walking along field edges and woodland trails. Opportunity for warblers, sparrows, thrushes, and flyovers. Facilities available. Meet at Carr's Mill Road parking lot,

Meeting: Howard Bird Club

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

Kojo Baidoo will speak

Howard County Conservancy Skywatch

Mt. Pleasant Farm 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Description: Join fellow birders at the Chandler S. Robbins Skywatch at the Howard County Conservancy. You can show up and leave at any time. This is an unofficial Big Sit. We will look for flyovers and look and listen to surrounding birds. No need to sign up, just show up. […]

Patapsco Scrubland

MD MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader - Felicia Lovelett, c5nest@gmail.com Description: Starting in the scrubland, we’ll look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, and other edge species. Depending on conditions, we may continue into the woods. Moderate to possibly difficult walking: steep trails with several stream crossings, so wear appropriate footwear. We will also be able to […]

Birds of the Woodlands for Beginners at Rockburn Branch Park

Rockburn Branch Park 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Bonnie Ott, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com Description: Limit 10. Contact leader to make reservation. Easy walking on trails and paths to learn the birds of (habitat). Using visual, auditory and behavioral clues to learn basic identification skills. Use of binoculars and identification resources will be covered.