Events for week of April 28, 2024

Host: Tri-county Bird Club For more information, contact trip leader Ellen Lawler at 410-982-8695 or emlawler534@comcast.net Description: Birding at a couple locations in the Nassawango Preserve searching for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and other migrating passerines and newly arrived summer residents. Meet at Ward Museum parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Bring drinks, lunch and snacks.

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Jim Collatz, jcollatz@aol.com or 301-254-0188

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Brian Rollfinke, brollfinke@gmail.com. Description: A great spot for sparrows, raptors, and other birds of this transitional season. Recommended for young birders and their parents. Canceled if rain or winds. A fee of $5 per person is required. RSVP to leader required.

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: John Landers, dado1bw@aol.com. Description: Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland's varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind).

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young,  alanmyoung@gmail.com or 410-991-8300

"The Wildlife of Antarctica" presented by Gerald Winegrad

Christine Sheppard from the American Bird Conservancy will speak on Glass Collisions Location TBD.

Host: Washington County Bird Club Leader: Bruce and Linda Field, 301-991-9174 Description: Bird walk at Fort Frederick

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. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Stan Arnold, thrushhost@gmail.com or 410-428-7567

Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders are Colleen Webster (410-459-4577; cwebster@harford.edu), Eric Vangrin (evangrin@msn.com; 443-417-7219), and Sue Procell (443-417-4919; procellmd@gmail.com). Description: Enjoy discovering the beauty of colorful spring wildflowers and the gorgeous spring plumage of migrant and resident bird species. Meet at the parking area at the confluence of Deer Creek and the Susquehanna River just […]

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.

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Libby Errickson, Elizabeth.errickson@gmail.com. Description: This Baltimore City park is very birdy during spring and fall migration. Expect to see a variety of warblers and other migrating birds. The one-mile dirt path can be muddy. We'll meet at the Remington Ave. Bridge above Wyman Park Drive. Canceled in bad weather. RSVP […]

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.

Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact Scott Hodgdon at scotthodgdon@msn.com for more information. Description: Morgan Run South is just off Route 97 and encompasses over 2000 acres of mixed habitat. Over 160 species have been recorded here, making it an ideal area to explore during the spring migration. It is considered an eBird hotspot! Conditions […]

Host: Caroline Bird Club Description: Wear proper clothing and work gloves and bring some trash bags if you can. Sanctuary information and directions: http://www.mdbirds.org/sanctuary/trails.html