Events for week of April 14, 2024
Week of Events
Sanctuary Work Weekend at Irish Grove Sanctuary
Host: MOS Sanctuary Committee. Contact Jeremy Castle (jeremy.castle@mdbirds.org) to register to attend; deadline to sign-up Friday March 24th.. Description: Work in small teams to complete maintenance and improvement tasks on the grounds and in the sanctuary house. There will be time for birding and socializing. More details TBA.
Fred Archibald Sanctuary
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader: Lynn Kieffer (301-943-5290 or lynnkieffer@yahoo.com) Description: Early migrants and spring arrivals. Contact leader for starting time.
Wade’s Point
Wade’s Point
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leaders: Trish Cope (301-325-7441 or trishcope73@gmail.com) and Ron Griffin (901-634-7785 or ckayakin@yahoo.com). Description: Waterfowl, shorebirds. Depart from Easton Acme parking lot at 7 am or meet at Wade’s point at 7:30 am.
Walk at Mariner Point Park
Walk at Mariner Point Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Matt Addicks, maddicks13@gmail.com or 443-987-7208
Centennial Park
Centennial Park
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.
Meeting: Tri-County Bird Club
Meeting: Tri-County Bird Club
“What future for salt marsh birds? A salt marsh restoration plan for Maryland” presented by Dr. David Curson, Director of Bird Conservation (Maryland) at Audubon Mid-Atlantic. For more information contact Ellen Lawler at 410-982-8695 or emlawler534@comcast.net
Beginning Birding by Ear at Rockburn
Beginning Birding by Ear at Rockburn
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.
Walk at Wootons Landing and Sands Rd
Walk at Wootons Landing and Sands Rd
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com or 410-991-8300. Leader TBA.
Hughes Hollow
Hughes Hollow
Host: Montgomery Bird Club LEADER: Jim Nelson at kingfishers2@verizon.net. Description: We will begin at the Hughes Hollow parking lot in the McKee-Beshers WMA at 7 a.m. We will explore the wetlands and fields of Hughes Hollow. Species to be expected include Red-headed Woodpeckers, Wood Ducks, Blue-winged Teal, and many other marsh-dwellers, as well as lingering […]
Monthly walk at Fran Uhler Natural Area
Monthly walk at Fran Uhler Natural Area
Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Leader Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com). Description: Two-mile out-and-back walk at natural area on the Patuxent River; fields, wet woods, brushy areas. Trail is gravel and dirt and is mostly flat, no hills. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. Reservations not needed. Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of […]
Sharps at Waterford Farm
Sharps at Waterford Farm
Host: Howard Bird Club Leader: Wes Earp, wesandsue@gmail.com or 410-531-3197 Description: Moderate walking over crop stubble, farm roads and paths on this working farm. Fields with crop reside, extensive woodlands. Cattail Creek and floodplain, three ponds and five shallow waterfowl impoundments make for diverse habitats and good birding opportunities. Port-a-pots available. Knee-high waterproof footwear required […]