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Plaindealing Farm
Plaindealing Farm
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Bettye Maki (248-225-0724 or bjmaki04@gmail.com) Description: Waterfowl, woodpeckers, sparrows. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 7 am.
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Centennial Park
Centennial Park
Host: Howard County Bird Club Description: Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
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Meeting: Tri-County Bird Club
Meeting: Tri-County Bird Club
“Beautiful Bluebirds” presented by Janice Ward, Lower Shore Coordinator for the Maryland Bluebird Society. In addition to describing her work with Bluebird trails, Janice will also discuss the Nassawango Stewardship Committee and monitoring Prothonotary Warbler nest boxes in the preserve. For more information contact Ellen Lawler at 410-982-8695 or emlawler534@comcast.net.
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Meeting: Tri-County Bird Club
Potluck Dinner and Spring Planning Meeting hosted by Suzanne Carley Time and place TBD.
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Delaware Marshes
Delaware Marshes
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders David Webb (443-417-5385 or porzana@comcast.net) and Mark Johnson (410-692-5978 or MarkSJohnson2@gmail.com). Description: Join veterans David Webb and Mark Johnson while they try out their waterfowl skills at spots along the Delaware coast with hopes of making it to Cape Henlopen. Meet at the RT. 155/I95 Havre-de-Grace Park and Ride at […]
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Breakfast with the Birds, Masonville Cove Environmental Learning Center
Breakfast with the Birds, Masonville Cove Environmental Learning Center
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Tim Carney (tcarney@menv.com) Description: Masonville Cove in Baltimore City welcomes BBC for muffins and coffee and a look at waterfowl in Baltimore Harbor. Landbirding is also good at Masonville, sometimes turning up unexpected surprises. We will visit both the area immediately behind the Nature Center and Access Area 2. Trails […]
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Fran Uhler Natural Area
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. Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of Lemon’s Bridge Road, off Route 197 just north of Bowie State University.
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YMBC Walk at Pennyfield Lock
YMBC Walk at Pennyfield Lock
Host: Montgomery Bird Club MENTORS: Jo Cox and Lisa Wilcox Deyo. You can RSVP for them here: https://tinyurl.com/YMBCFall23. If you are interested in being a mentor on a walk, please reach out to us at youth.birding@gmail.com. Description: Meet in the parking lot (turn left at the end of Pennyfield Lock Road). The walk will cover […]
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Cylburn Arboretum
Cylburn Arboretum
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Dave Votta, dgvotta85@gmail.com Description: Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot for easy birding in Cylburn’s gardens and urban forest. Expect to find a variety of resident birds. This walk will be on wheelchair-accessible paths; please contact leader for details. Beginning birders welcome. Trip limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration […]
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Monthly Walk at Kinder Farm Park
Monthly Walk at Kinder Farm Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Alan Young, 410-991-8300 or alanmyoung@gmail.com
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Lilypons/New Design Road
Lilypons/New Design Road
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Clive Harris at clivegharris@yahoo.com Description: Half day, targeting Fox and Tree Sparrows and possibly Virginia Rail and American Bittern. Limit: 8.
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Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
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 December 13. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped off […]
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Meeting: Carroll County Bird Club
Meeting: Carroll County Bird Club
Speaker: Greg Kearns, Update on the Patuxent Project. Greg will give us and update on the Patuxent Project, especially the work with Soras.
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Lake Artemesia
Lake Artemesia
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader T. Watson 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/
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Meeting: Frederick Bird Club
Meeting: Frederick Bird Club
Host: Frederick Bird Club Meeting / Potluck / Silent Auction / Trivia Night with Denny Grizzle, Trivia Master at Pour House Trivia and FBC Member
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Bird Walk at North Point State Park
Bird Walk at North Point State Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Alan Young, 410-991-8300 or alanmyoung@gmail.com Leader Kevin Graff, 410-967-5896 (text only) or keyweststyle2001@gmail.com
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YMOS Photo Big Day
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe (radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669) Description: To raise funds for a cause of your choosing, we will get pledges for the total number of species we can collectively photograph.
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Herring Run Park and Lake Montebello
Herring Run Park and Lake Montebello
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Kim Tomko, 443-414-8034 or ktomkat@gmail.com Description: This urban park in Northeast Baltimore is an oasis for many migrating and resident bird species. Easy walking on mostly flat, paved paths. Habitats include open fields, edge habitats, wooded areas, and Herring Run itself. RSVP required.
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Piscataway Park
Piscataway Park
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader Ken Cohen (kvulture@aol.com) Description: morning and early afternoon trip. Meet at end of Wharf Road. From meeting place will bird boardwalk, farm, and elsewhere as time permits. Bring a lunch. Please RSVP to leader.
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Tuckahoe State Park Cemetery Road
Tuckahoe State Park Cemetery Road
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Jeff Effinger (410-443-5016 or jkeffinger55@gmail.com) Description: Woodland Birds. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 4 pm.
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Cambridge Waterfront and Blackwater NWR.
Cambridge Waterfront and Blackwater NWR.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Peter Lev, plev@comcast.net or 410-952-9426 Description: All-day trip to Maryland Eastern Shore. Two stops on Cambridge waterfront for ducks and other waterfowl. Then on to Blackwater for ducks, geese, swans, shorebirds and some landbirds. American White Pelican and Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Bring lunch, water, snacks. Scopes useful. Meet 8:30 am […]
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Marshy Point Nature Center
Marshy Point Nature Center
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader 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.
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Bird Walk at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Bird Walk at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Adele Clagett, 410-212-2652 or adele@birding.pictures
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Perryville Park
Perryville Park
Host: Cecil Bird Club Leader: Maryanne Dolan (maryanne.dolan@gmail.com) Description: One of Cecil County’s prime duck viewing locations. A half day of seeking out winter waterfowl at Perryville Community Park and along the Susquehanna River. Dress for extreme cold and wind. Bring scope if you have one. A mix of driving and some walking. Meet at […]
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BBC Board Meeting
BBC Board Meeting
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Description: While only authorized board members have a vote, any club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Contact any club officer or board member for details.
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Governor Bridge Natural Area
Governor Bridge Natural Area
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com) Description: two mile loop around area. Meet at the parking area off Governor Bridge Road, south and east of the Route 301/Route 3/Route 50 interchange at 7:30 am.
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Patterson Park
Patterson Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact https://patterson.audubon.org to register 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, […]
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Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754 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 December 13. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped off […]
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CBC: Middle River
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Compiler: Elizabeth Errickson, elizabeth.errickson@gmail.com Description: Birders of all levels of expertise or experience are welcome and urged to participate in this annual post-migration bird census in eastern Baltimore County. The area being surveyed is in a 15-mile diameter circle in eastern Baltimore County, encompassing Fort Howard up to Days Cove at […]
CBC: Talbot County
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe (radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669) Description: Wintering birds and waterfowl. It is a wonderful experience but a very long day. Lodging will be provided Sat night for any participating students so that we can get an early start for an owl bonanza. Come part-time if you wish.
CBC: Port Tobacco
Compiler: Gwen Brewer Volunteer Coordinator Mike Callahan, 240-765-5912 or raptorsrulemc@gmail.com
CBC: The Plains/Airlie, VA
To participate, please register online at https://cliftoninstitute.org/event/the-24th-annual-the-plains-airlie-christmas-bird-count. If you have questions or need help registering, please contact the coordinator, Bridget Bradshaw, bbradshaw@cliftoninstitute.org or 540-341-3651.
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Monthly Walk at Quiet Waters Park
Monthly Walk at Quiet Waters Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Jim Collatz, 301-254-0188, jcollatz@aol.com
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Family Birding: Conowingo Dam
Family Birding: Conowingo Dam
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com Description: “All About Eagles” held at Conowingo Dam Fisherman’s Park (look for the BBC Youth banner).
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CBC: Rock Run
Partake in this tradition where teams split up along 14 sectors all within 10 km radius of the Rock Run Mill in Susquehanna State Park counting all birds seen or heard in a 24 hr period. Call Mark for details – rain or shine (or fog, I hope not!) 410-692-5978 or MarkSJohnson2@gmail.com.
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Lake Artemesia
Lake Artemesia
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader T. Watson 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/
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Fort Howard County Park
Fort Howard County Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Brent and Mary Byers baypuffin@hotmail.com or 410-686-7294 Description: A Baltimore County park on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River. Habitat includes woods, tidal wetlands, bay shore, lawns and hedgerows. Trails are mostly level and paved. Expect to see herons, waterfowl, and winter residents. Cost free.
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CBC: Central Loudoun, VA & MD
This count, while centered in Loudoun County, includes approximately 5 miles of the C&O Canal and adjacent lands in western Montgomery Co. Beginners and experienced birders welcome. Sign up at www.loudounwildlife.org or contact compilers Joe Coleman (jcoleman@loudounwildlife.org) or Bryan Henson (bhenson@loudounwildlife.org)
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CBC: Ft Belvoir
Compiler/VA volunteers contact Kurt Gaskill (kurtcap87@verizon.net) MD Sector Coordinators Lynne Wheeler, 301-751-8097 (text only) or somdaudubon@yahoo.com and Bob Lukinic, 301-283-6317 or rdlukinic@gmail.com
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CBC: Loch Raven
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Compiler: Elizabeth Errickson, elizabeth.errickson@gmail.com Description: Birders of all levels of exp Birders of all levels of expertise or experience are welcome and urged to participate in this annual post-migration bird census in northern Baltimore County. The area being surveyed is in a 15-mile diameter circle touching Lake Roland on the south, […]
CBC: Annapolis and Gibson Island
Compilers: Hal Wierenga, Lynn Davidson & Sue Ricciardi, hal.lynn@comcast.net
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Start Your Year List
Start Your Year List
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Kurt Schwarz, krschwa1@verizon.net Description: Easy walking on woodland trails. May plan to bird several different locations to find as many species as possible. The one day of the year where every bird is new! Facilities available.
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