Ocean City Weekend

Ocean City Ocean City, MD, United States

Host: Frederick Bird Club Contact Tom Humphrey, 240-793-2508. Description: Waterfowl and wintering seabirds.

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. Leaders may require mask for unvaccinated people. Reservations not needed. Meet at 7:30 AM at the Natural Area parking […]

Druid Hill Park

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

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Audubon. 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, www.patterson.audubon.org.

Dorchester County Birding

MD MD, United States

Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Cambridge and South Dorchester Bird Hunt ending with Short-eared Owl Search

Pickering Creek Audubon Center

Pickering Creek Audubon Center 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club Leaders: Pete and Linda Yungbluth (410-924-8135 or lyungbluth@gmail.com) Description: Great Backyard Bird Count. Meet at Pickering Creek Audubon Center parking area at 8:45 am.

Fort McHenry Monitoring Walk

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

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Ben Poscover, 410-905-8991. Description: Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to the left of the gate. An online National Aquarium release form […]

Meeting: Caroline Bird Club

Wharves of Choptank Visitor Center 3 Crouse Park Ln, Denton, MD, United States

Program TBA

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.

Maryland Coast

Ocean City Ocean City, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader: Wayne Bell (410-253-1663 or wbell2@washcoll.edu) Description: Gannets, alcids, gulls. Depart from Easton Acme parking lot at 6:30 am or meet at Ocean City Inlet parking lot at 8 am.

Monthly Walk at Quiet Waters Park

Blue Heron Center, Quiet Waters Park 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD, United States

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Leaders: Pat & Juanita Tate jpt8@earthlink.net or 410-266-6043 or 410-615-5133

Youth Birding

Oregon Ridge Nature Center 13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com or 443-416-9867. Description: Meet at Oregon Ridge Park at the Kidd's Nature Pavilion near the Nature Center. These trips are designed to encourage the appreciation of birds and bird habitat conservation to minors through mentorship and education. They will change monthly and may include youth-oriented education programs, […]

Evening Woodcock Watch

North Point State Park 8400 North Point Rd, Edgemere, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club E-mail Tim if you have questions and to register at timhoughton@comcast.net or call 410-510-7504. Description: Meet about a quarter mile along right shoulder of the road soon after turning on to Bauers Farm Road (near North Point State Park).  Hopefully we will see the fascinating Woodcock sky-mating display as well as […]

Lois Y. Green Conservation Park

Lois Green Park 8711 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Host: Montgomery Bird Club LEADER: Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net or 240-308-4114. Description: Morning walk through the varied habitats of this excellent 250-acre park, including two ponds, fields, and deciduous and coniferous woods. We’ll be looking for overwintering songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. We will start at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 Snouffer School […]

Walk at North Beach & Herrington Harbor

North Beach 9023 Bay Avenue, North Beach, MD, United States

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young alanmyoung@gmail.com 410-991-8300 Leader: Kevin Graff keywestlifestyle2001@mail.com or 410-967-5896 (text)

Patterson Park

Patterson Park 27 South Patterson Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Audubon. Description: Join Audubon to explore this urban oasis in southeast Baltimore. With more than 200 species on record, the park is full of surprises. For directions, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center. Participants must adhere to our COVID code of conduct and register in advance at our website, www.patterson.audubon.org.

Swan Harbor Farm Park

Swan Harbor Farm Park 401 Oakington Road, Havre de Grace, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dr. Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905; newarkfarms@gmail.com). Description: Swan Harbor is a preserved area near the Upper Bay and provides prime habitat for waterfowl, song birds, and marsh and field birds. This Harford County gem has a commanding view of the bay and three impoundments, wooded trails and open fields to explore. […]

Oxford and environs

Oxford Town Park 104 S Morris St, Oxford, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club Leaders: Susie Pratt (410-924-4925 or prattsuzzie@gmail.com) and Janet MacDonald (973-903-4208 or janetmacdonald68@gmail.com. Description: Waterfowl, gulls,passerines. Depart from Easton Acme parking lot at 7:00 am or meet at Oxford Town Park at 7:30 am. Breakfast to follow, hosted by Janet Mackey and Ron Ketter.

Youth Walk at Gunners Lake

Gunner's Lake Park 12671 Grey Eagle Court, Germantown, MD, United States

Host: Montgomery Bird Club RSVP: Brooke Levey (blevey1@gmail.com) Description: Join us for a youth bird walk from 8am -10am at Gunners Lake. The walk will focus on the identification of ducks at this premier location for winter waterfowl. All children must be accompanied the entire time by an adult. We will meet on the path […]

Basic Bird Walk at Tuckahoe State Park

Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne, MD, United States

Host: Caroline Bird Club Leaders: Bill Scudder and Debby Bennett. Description: Good for beginners learning to identify birds and breeding bird behavior and how to use Merlin and eBird apps. Dress appropriately and bring binoculars and your smart phone if you have one. Meet at the boat ramp parking lot.

Blackwater NWR

Blackwater NWR 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Joe Corcoran, corcoran2921@gmail.com or 667-231-6453. Description: All-day trip for ducks, geese, swans, raptors, and landbirds. American White Pelican and Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Admission charge $4 per car unless you have a Duck Stamp or National Parks Pass. The leader may make other stops. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Scopes useful. […]