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September 2018
Assateague Island Bird Competition
Target Coastal birds, shorebirds, migratory species Special Instructions This is the 2nd Annual Assateague Island Birding Competition; teams will try to find as many species as possible during competition hours; lodging available Fri night at the Radcliffes. Camping usually available at Assateague. Compilation dinner after competition. Submit teams by Aug 1.
Find out more »Fall Bird Count (Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County)
Target Birds in fall migration Special Instructions This is one of the Fall Bird Counts held around the State. There will be overnight lodging provided near the location for participating birders. The trip is open to anyone, and you can come for all of it or part time. Contact George Radcliffe, 410-228-7670.
Find out more »October 2018
Cape May Hawk Migration and Sea Watch
Target Migrating Raptors and Birds of Cape May Special Instructions Though a long day, this is a great trip for all levels of birders. We’ll carpool from both the Eastern and Western Shores and spend the day in Cape May during the peak of raptor migration. We’ll also search for songbird migrants and visit the Avalon Seawatch.
Find out more »November 2018
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
Target Herons, waterfowl, skimmers, raptors, thrushes Special Instructions This is a great opportunity to get a good look at a lot of 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 »December 2018
Christmas Bird Count
Target Wintering birds and waterfowl Special Instructions This is one of several Christmas Bird Counts held around the State. It is a wonderful experience but a very long day. Lodging will be provided Sat night for any participating.
Find out more »January 2019
Winter Bird Hunt
Target Wintering birds, short-eared owl Special Instructions Survey of Cambridge Waterfront, Blackwater Refuge, and southern Dorchester County. Meet at 8 AM at Cambridge Visitor’s Center.
Find out more »February 2019
Ocean City Birding
Target Wintering birds Special Instructions Meet at Ocean City Inlet at 8 AM; also birding ponds for ducks.
Find out more »Dorchester County Bird Hunt
Target: Waterfowl, Golden Eagle, Short-eared Owl, Rough-legged Hawk Special Instructions: Meet at 8 AM at the Visitor’s Center in Cambridge. We’ll spend time looking at the large array of ducks, before heading south in the county to Blackwater Refuge and Shorter’s Wharf to look for Short-eared Owls and the Rough-legged Hawk. Bring a lunch and money for dinner and plenty of warm clothing.
Find out more »Contact Us
Our mailing address:
Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc.
PO Box 105
Monrovia, MD 21770-0105
