Atlasing Roundup
Atlasing Roundup
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, at least 2 weeks in advance. Description: YMOS Atlasing Roundup.
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, at least 2 weeks in advance. Description: YMOS Atlasing Roundup.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Ron Ketter, 707-373-5532 or rgketter@gmail.com Description: The annual Hope House trip in search of warblers, vireos, tanagers, grosbeaks, sparrows, and hopefully the recent arrival of orioles. Depart: Easton Acme at 7 AM. Breakfast hosted by Peter Stifel at Hope House.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Contact leader Debi Talbott (dtalb74296@aol.com) for more information. Description: One of the prime birding areas in Anne Arundel County, the North Tract of Patuxent Research Refuge has ponds, streams, open fields, shrubby areas, and woods, as well as several pollinator gardens. We will travel by car […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Tri-county Bird Club Description: Program “Birds, Bees and Trees: a Sustainability Updated from the City of Salisbury, Wicomico County and Lower Shore Land Trust”, presented by Alyssa M. Hastings and Josh Hastings. Alyssa is the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Salisbury and Josh is the Deputy Director of […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: John Landers, 410-292-9549 or 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).
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Contact Melissa Hensel, mjhensel@yahoo.com or 240-920-8260. The trip will be led by Sally and Bill Blauvelt. Contact Bill at bil.blauvelt@gmail.com. Description: Meet at the access road that starts at the Friendsville Park. We will drive about a mile down the gravel road and park at the […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Washington County Bird Club Call 301-797-8454 for more information. Description: Program: “Forensic Ornithology – When Birds Strike” with Carla Dove, Program Manager of the Smithsonian’s Feather Identification Lab.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Contact Melissa Hensel mjhensel@yahoo.com or 240-920-8260. Description: Plan to participate with other club members in a variety of field trips to birding hot spots in Garrett County including Jennings Randolph Reservoir, Lost Land Run, Mt. Nebo, etc. Watch for emails announcing the BirdFest schedule and registration […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Montgomery Bird Club For more information email leader Paul Woodward at grackling@ATT.NET Description: Tune up your ears as we listen for and learn to identify the songs and calls of migrant and local breeding birds. The trip will be geared to new birders but all are welcome. Meet at […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Description: Pizza Dinner, Club Meeting & Guest Speaker TBD. Reservations are required for dinner. See the newsletter for reservation form. Location: Conowingo Visitors Center. Dinner begins around 6:15 pm. The meeting begins around 7:00 pm. The guest speaker will begin immediately following the club meeting.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Harford Bird Club Coordinator Tom Gibson (gibsonlld@aol.com or 410-734-4135). Description: The previous competitions have been well-attended and a lot of fun. So make room on your calendar to join us for our 11th year. We will meet at the Rock Run Mill at 6:30 AM for team selections […]
Host: Washington County Bird Club. Co-sponsored with Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Contact Mark Abdy at 301-432-7696 or mjabdy@yahoo.com. Description: Leave from the MVA parking lot to bird the varied habitats of western Washington County.
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader: Charles Hopkins, 443-786-6332 or chopkins54@goeaston.net. Description: This trip will seek resident warblers, vireos and flycatchers. Depart Easton Acme at 6 AM.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations and driving directions, contact leader Jim Nelson at kingfishers2@verizon.net or 240-515-4517. Description: Once again, the B-CC Chapter is generously providing us access to this large private property south of Poolesville. Woods, hedgerows, streams, fields, and ponds provide a wide range of bird habitats, and […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Simon Best, simonrabest@gmail.com. Description: Oregon Ridge is a good spot for warblers, thrushes, and other passerines. The Center for Maryland Agriculture, just across Shawan Road, has a variety of open habitats; we’ll look here for sparrows, Meadowlark, Killdeer, etc. Meet at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center.
THIS TRIP IS CANCELED Host: Kent County Bird Club If you have questions, please contact the trip leaders, Walter Ellison and Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568 or borealdee@gmail.com Description: Migrating warblers should be on the move while some breeding specialties will be setting up territories in Kent County’s most extensive forest.
Host: Frederick Bird Club Contact Kathy Brown (301-865-1369) for meeting time and location.
Host: Washington County Bird Club Contact Bruce or Linda Field at 301-797-6189 to participate. Description: Meet at the pond pavilion to enjoy birding Pangborn and Fairgrounds Parks. This is one in a series of bird walks co-sponsored with Hagerstown Parks and Recreation.
Description: The MOS Executive Board has decided to hold a home-based, carbon-free state-wide count, a weekend of birding in our neighborhoods and participating in Cornell’s Global Big Day. Counters will be urged to limit their travel to walking or cycling and to observe the social distancing guidelines. To maximize the chance of good weather, the […]
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, at least 2 weeks in advance. Description: YMOS will be participating “close to home” this year.
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader: Vince DeSanctis, 410-886-2009 or vdesanctis@verizon.net. Description: This trip will be in search of Cerulean Warbler, migrant warblers, vireos and orioles. Meet at Easton Acme at 6:30 AM.
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Howard County Bird Club Description: “Filming birds in Australia and China”. Marty Brazeau, Community College of Baltimore County Birding class instructor, will share high-definition videos of birds from his recent trip to Australia. You will see colorful parrots and other birds filmed in Sydney, The Blue Mountains, The Great […]
Host: Frederick Bird Club. Contact Lois Kauffman (301-845-6690) for meeting time and location.
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS. For more information contact Bill Sefton at kiwisuits@msn.com. Description: Monthly walk will feature the Spring Cleanup. Help pick up litter and trash to preserve the area’s natural beauty as we also enjoy birding! Meet at the Natural Area parking lot on the south side of Governor Bridge Rd., 1 mile […]
Host: Washington County Bird Club Contact Judy Lilga at 301-432-2276 or jslilga@wildblue.net. Description: Meet at the Mills Park Pavilion. This is one in a series of bird walks co-sponsored with Hagerstown Parks and Recreation.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Tri-county Bird Club For more information, contact Chris Dominick at 443-497-6712 or cmd0214@gmail.com. Description: Annual dinner meeting. Program: “Birding Tanzania” presented by TCBC club members Chris Dominick and Mike Walsh. Dinner begins at 6 PM. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share, $2 towards paper products and […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders: Debbie & Lou Taylor, 410–852-9807, debrataylor11@gmail.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).
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Montgomery Bird Club Description: Elections and Mike Moore, Sparrows Simplified – Mike Moore recently retired as Biology professor at the University of Delaware where he researched and published on behavior and hormones of birds and reptiles. Now he will help us tackle sparrow identification and save us from “spuhs” […]
THIS MEETING IS CANCELED Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Pamela Kellett at 443-534-6938 or coordinator@marylandbirds.org Description: “The Amazing Sora and Advances in Motus Tracking” with Greg Kearns. Greg Kearns began studying the Sora rail in 1987 and has banded more than 5,000 rails as of 2019. At their peak in 1998, they banded […]
Host: Frederick Bird Club. Description: Chapter planning meeting. Time and location TBD.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Contact David Mozurkewich (mozurk@bellAtlantic.net) for more information. Description: Semi-monthly walk. Wheelchair-accessible. Meet at parking lot, at intersection of Berwyn Rd. and Ballew Ave. in Berwyn Heights. No reservations needed.
Host: Caroline Bird Club Leader: Debby Bennett, 410-829-4952 or dabennett1996@gmail.com, and friends. Description: This walk will take the place of our usual program at the library.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED 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. Meet at 3001 East Drive. To borrow binoculars, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at 410- 558-2473 or baltimore@audubon.com.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Reserve with Fred Fallon at fwfallon@ymail.com by May 19. Description: Our annual Memorial Day weekend shorebird hunt at the great refuges of the Delaware Bayshore. Migrating shorebirds are the main target species. Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, scope, and money for tolls and possible […]
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader: Charles Hopkins, 443-786-6332 or chopkins54@goeaston.net. Description: This trip is timed to coincide with the new moon, peak time for horseshoe crabs and the migrant shorebirds that rely on them. Also expect a variety of marsh birds. Depart Easton Acme at 6:30 AM.
THIS TRIP IS CANCELED Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Leader: Dale Murphy, 410-798-6345 or murphy_dale@msn.com. Description: Shorebirds are the main quest; warblers, wrens and raptors should also make an appearance (great looks at marsh wrens). Pack lunch, snacks and water and bring sunblock and bug spray. Meet at 7 AM at Bay 50 or […]
Host: Washington County Bird Club Call 301-797-8454 for additional information. Description: Members Night. Bring short presentations, photos, stories, or anything of interest to share.
THIS TRIP IS CANCELED Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Leader: Dale Murphy, 410-798-6345 or murphy_dale@msn.com. Description: Shorebirds are the main quest; warblers, wrens and raptors should also make an appearance (great looks at marsh wrens). Pack lunch, snacks and water and bring sunblock and bug spray. Meet at 7 AM at Bay 50 or […]
THIS TRIP IS CANCELED Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Ross Geridan at goodvibrations@yahoo.com. Description: Join us for this rare opportunity to hike and bird this private property that has boasted 221 species birds over the years. We will be looking for late migrants as well as summer residents. Meet at the P&R at […]
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Baltimore Bird Club Description: Join Audubon to explore this urban oasis in Southeast Baltimore. Meet at the fountain, near intersection of E. Lombard St. & S. Patterson Park Ave. For directions or to borrow binoculars, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at 410- 558-2473 or baltimore@audubon.org.
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader: Ron Ketter, 707-373-5532 or rgketter@gmail.com. Description: Peak time for Breeding Bird Atlas activity. We’ll identify blocks ahead of time and identify experienced atlasers to team up with others. An opportunity to explore different areas and enjoy the natural history of bird behavior.