Patuxent River at Brown’s Bridge

Brown's Bridge 2220 Ednor Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Host: Montgomery Bird Club LEADER: Cheryl Hogue at cheryl.hogue@gmail.com.   Description: On a morning walk, we’ll look for Cliff Swallows building mud nests beneath this bridge in the northeastern part of the county. We will also explore wooded trails on WSSC property bordering the reservoir to observe other possible breeding birds including Scarlet Tanager, flycatchers, […]

Bohemia River State Park

Bohemia River SP 4030 Augustine Herman Hwy, Chesapeake City, MD, United States

Host: Cecil Bird Club Trip Leader: Ken Drier  (kdrier@zoominternet.net) Description: Bohemia River State Park is the newest park in Cecil County, hugging the shoreline of the Bohemia River. THERE IS A HALF MILE WALK FROM THE PARKING LOT TO THE TRAIL HEAD. Check the MDBirders Guide (https://birdersguidemddc.org/) for directions.

Grasslands Trip

MD MD, United States

Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact John White at jwgroovin@yahoo.com for more information. Description: The grassland bird trip returns! From your vehicle we will explore northwestern Carroll County in the hopes of spotting various Sparrow species, Horned Larks, Dickcissels, and Meadowlarks. But expect to see Raptors, Thrushes, Woodpeckers and perhaps an Oriole or two. The […]

MOS Board Meeting

Chesapeake College 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD, United States

Meeting will be held in Room HEC 213

Picnic: Baltimore Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Baltimore Bird Club Picnic. he event will be held at Eagle Mill Farm in Parkton MD, about 25 minutes from the interchange of I-695 and I-83 North. It's a 100+ acre family property with the very beautiful Little Gunpowder River flowing through it. Good birding opportunities, too! More information to follow as we get closer […]

Susquehanna State Park

Susquehanna State Park 4188 Wilkinson Rd, Havre De Grace, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, tags2011@gmail.com. Description: Trip to the river in Harford County for breeding birds. Peak migration may be past, but many warblers stick around to breed in Susquehanna State Park, including Prothonotary, Cerulean, and Kentucky warblers, so those are good possibilities. Meet at the old Mill House, and we’ll […]

Fort McHenry

Fort McHenry 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551. Description: Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather, and the walk will be rescheduled to June 14. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved parking lot […]

Western Maryland Trip

MD MD, United States

Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader: Lois Kauffman (301-845-6690 or md.pa.birding@gmail.com) Description: Multi-day trip for breeding warblers and other exciting birds.

Atlas Block Buster

MD MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905/newarkfarms@gmail.com) and Matt Hafner (410-971-3203/hafner.Matt@gmail.com.) Description: Help our volunteer scientists determine breeding bird populations in Harford County. These data will be added to the Maryland Breeding Bird Atlas project data collection sponsored by MOS. Details for the event to be announced later. Check the website calendar two-week before […]

Bring a Dish Social

MD MD, United States

Join members of the Cecil Bird Club and their friends and family for a 'bring a dish' social. We will start at the Bobolink Fields at Fair Hill (North Appleton Drive parking lot) and then drive down to the covered bridge. Contact Maryanne Dolan (maryanne.dolan@gmail.com) for details

Marshy Point Nature Center

Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Rd, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, baypuffin@hotmail.com or 410-686-7294. Description: Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.

Meeting: Allegany/Garrett Counties Bird Club

Garrett College 687 Mosser Rd, McHenry, MD, United States

Nick Liadis, Executive Director of BirdLab.org will speak on "Bird collisions and how to make a bird-friendly building and yard" Questions - westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com Meeting will be held at Garrett College in McHenry MD. Building and room TBD.

Meeting: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS

Virtual

Members Night. Members of Patuxent Bird Club and PGAS will share their photos of birds and birding. This is our annual Members’ Night, when bird club members share their photos of birds and birding. Members will tell tales to accompany their photos. Special note to photographers: If you wish to share your photos during the […]

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.

Semi-monthly walk at Lake Artemesia

Lake Artemesia Natural Area Berwyn Rd at Ballew Ave, Berwyn Heights, MD, United States

Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Description: Two-mile walk around lake on paved path, wheelchair-accessible. Families welcome. Meet at parking area at corner of Berwyn Rd. and Ballew Ave. in Berwyn Heights. No reservations needed. Leader varies. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/

Atlasting Big Day

MD MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Coordinator: Paul Kreiss, 410-367-8194, or paul1kreiss@verizon.net. Description: Join the BBC and the Maryland and DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3 to document breeding bird activity in under-surveyed Atlas Blocks in Baltimore County or City. Sort of like a Christmas Bird Count with nicer weather! Previous Atlasing experience is useful but not required. […]

Monthly Walk at Governor Bridge Natural Area

Governor Bridge Natural Area 7600 block of Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, MD, United States

Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com). Description: Two-mile loop at natural area on the Patuxent River -fields, wet woods, brushy areas, wetlands, ponds. Natural surface trails may be wet, waterproof footwear advised. Reservations not needed. Meet at the parking area off Governor Bridge Road, south and east of the Route 301/Route 3/Route 50 […]

Druid Hill Park

Druid Hill Park 900 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Description: Join Audubon and the Maryland Zoo to explore this leafy city park. From forest to lake, a variety of bird species await. For information, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center. Participants must adhere to our COVID code of conduct and register in advance at our website, https://patterson.audubon.org.

Perryville Paddle

Perryville Community Park 29 Water Plant Dr., Perryville, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Colleen Webster 410-459-4577 (cwebster@harford.edu or Sue Procell 443-417-4919 procellmd@gmail.com) Description: Bring your kayak, canoe or stand-up to ply the usually serene waters in the well-protected Mill Creek and historic Furnace Bay in search of swimmers, divers, and of course, fliers. Eagles and Osprey are often seen soaring overhead, songbirds and […]

Birding 15 Mile Creek Rd, Green Ridge State Forest

Green Ridge State Forest 28700 Headquarters Dr, NE, Flintstone, MD, United States

Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Contact westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com to register or for questions. Description: Meet at the small parking area at the entrance to 15 Mile Creek Road (dirt road). Melissa Hensel is the point person. This hike is targeting a BBA3 block to increase data on breeding bird activity.