“The River and Field Campus” by Dan Small. The River and Field Campus (RAFC, formerly Chino Farms) exemplifies the balance between productive agriculture and diverse wildlife habitat on working lands on Maryland’s upper shore. The dedication to maintaining this balance, particularly managing early successional habitat, has resulted in the largest Northern Bobwhite population in Maryland, […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 410- 665-0769 (alternate contact Wendy Alexander, 443- 204-3754). Description: Continuing a series of surveys at the fort and wetland. Binoculars required. Telescope can be useful for distance viewing. *Due to Covid-19 all walks are currently pending, please look for announcements via BBC email or social media or contact […]
Kathy Woods, Executive Director of the Phoenix Wildlife Center, will talk about “Bird Emergencies–What Do I Do Now?” She will give us an overview of the proper response to birds in danger, and she will answer questions that we ask her about real-life situations that we have encountered. Link to request meeting invitation will be […]
Anna Mudd will be sharing the latest “State of the Bay” report from CBF and sharing updates on environmental legislation in the Maryland General Assembly. Anna Mudd is the Outreach and Advocacy Manager for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Maryland office. In this role, Anna performs and oversees outreach, grassroots, and training activities. She is also […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Dan Small. Contact Nancy O’Hara, noh529@gmail.com, 443-286-0922 to reserve your place and get directions. Description: The River and Field Campus (RAFC, formerly Chino Farms). The bird walk will focus on birds, particularly sparrows, that are wintering in the 230-acre grassland on River and Field […]
2021-03-06- – Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations and more information contact co-leaders Josephine Cox, jobirder11@gmail.com or 240-506-1723 or Anne Mytych, amytych@yahoo.com or 240-506-0236 Description: Discover upper Rock Creek’s watershed with a variety of habitats. We will start along open fields and marshy areas next to Bowie Mill Park with the opportunity to see sparrows, […]
Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact Allan McQuarrie at 410-552-1278 if you plan to attend; if there is no answer, please leave a message. Description: Come strain your eyes and ears to appreciate these curious birds as they perform their annual courting ritual. They never let us down! Meet at the parking lot at the end […]
Host: Kent County Bird Club If you have questions, please contact the trip leaders, Walter Ellison and Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568, birdclub.kentcountymd@gmail.com or borealdee@gmail.com Description: Wintering waterfowl, raptors (notably eagles), White-crowned and other sparrows. Half day, bring snacks. Meet at the “Dollar General” parking lot (off Philosopher’s Terrace) in Chestertown.
Ken W. Staver will speak on “Chesapeake Bay Restoration 40 Years in: Wins, Losses and Challenges” Ken Staver has worked at the Wye Research and Education Center since 1984 conducting research on water, nutrient, energy and carbon flows in Coastal Plain watersheds. The focus of his work has been on the development of strategies to […]
Dave Mozurkewich, Ross Geredien, & Gabriel Foley will provide an Update on the Third Breeding Bird Atlas of MD & DC, at both the county and state levels. Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Register for the meeting at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a12WI_4XOL3Jij3gIj2Mlcwkjm81waroeZbNfb4wVi4/edit?usp=sharing.
Aaron Graham, Garrett College student, will speak on using eBird Birdcast and other topics. Contact Raquel Ketterman at raquelketterman@verizon.net or 301-268-6746 for meeting log in link or information.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required), more information, and directions, contact leader Mike Bowen at 202-236-0510 or dhmbowen@yahoo.com. Description: This little body of water has established a deserved reputation over the years for a nice variety of wintering waterfowl and rather close views of the birds. If the lake is frozen over at the […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders are Tom Gibson (410-734-4135 or gibsonlld@aol.com) and Jane Scocca (410-272-8870 or jane@scocca.org). Description: Meet at the I-95/155 Park and Ride near Havre de Grace at 6:00 PM. From there the guides will lead this evening trip to a well-known site for Woodcocks, one of our most interesting and elusive birds. […]
“Creek Ecosystem Importance for Breeding Birds and Aquatic Live” by Emilio Concari. Emilio grew up in Eldersburg, MD. He first became interested in birds and then his interests expanded to include herps, fishing, mushrooms, aquatic ecosystems, and nature photography. He currently attends UMBC for a degree in environmental studies and plans to become a naturalist/environmental […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For signup and where to meet, please contact co-leaders Evelyn Ralston (evelynralston@icloud.com, 240-505-0699) or Susan Hunt (shunt820@yahoo.com; 240-426-4407). Description: Mid-March is still early for spring migration but who knows? Wheaton RP always surprises us. Ducks, woodpeckers, flycatchers, raptors (sometimes a Merlin!), bluebirds, towhees are all possible and if you don’t know […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: 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. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful. RSVP to leader required. Trip limited to 10 participants. Masks and Social Distancing required.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Tim Houghton (timhoughton@comcast.net or 410-510-7504) Description: Meet at Nottingham Drive (Baltimore County) at 7:00 PM for a second try at one of our most interesting and elusive birds. Hopefully, you will see the fascinating Woodcock sky-dance mating display as well as hear their distinctive call notes. Note: The location and […]
Discovering Australia, where bird song evolved (Speaker: Evelyn Ralston) For a long time, Australian mammals and birds were considered “inferior”. Over the past 50 years however, it has been established that songbirds and several other bird families in fact originated and evolved in Australia, explaining their diversity and specificity and the importance of the austral […]
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: YMOS fund-raiser as MOS members pledge per species found. Sat: Ocean City to Cambridge. Sun: Cambridge to Bay Bridge.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Patterson Park Audubon Center – patterson.audubon.org. 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 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: David Sandler, (410) 370-0747 (alternate Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754). Description: Continuing a series of surveys of bird activity at the Fort and wetland. Binoculars required. Telescope can be useful for distance viewing. *Due to Covid-19 all walks are currently pending, please look for announcements via BBC email or social media or […]
Host: Harford Bird Club The leader is Dennis Kirkwood (newarkfarms@gmail.com or 410-692-5905). Description: Meet at the Lapidum boat launch at the southern end of Susquehanna State Park at 8:00 AM and join us for a morning scan of the river in search of lingering winter visitors, early spring arrivals and resident species. Little Gull and […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Sam Tillman, sam.tillman@gmail.com, 443-844-5917. Description: We’ll explore two locations for winter waterfowl, early shorebirds, and spring songbirds. We’ll start with a walk along the first 1/2 mile of the NCR ending at a lookout over a small mud flat which can be good for shorebirds. After returning to the parking […]
Andy Brown will speak on “The Natural History of Barn Owls”. He will discuss the Natural History of Barn Owls, describe the historical conservation efforts in Maryland and outline some future conservation goals for Barn Owls identified through the Farmland Raptor Project. Bio: Andy is a Maryland native and attended college at Frostburg State University. […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Max Wilson, mercretas@hotmail.com Description: Explore the scrub habitat below the power lines cutting through Cabin John Regional Park. Spend the morning studying multiple sparrow species with the potential for an American Kestrel that overwintered in 2019. We will be walking the dirt road with a few moderate inclines. Email leader […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Patterson Park Audubon Center – patterson.audubon.org. 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 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Alina Martin, alinacmartin@gmail.com. Description: Morning trip to see ducks, grebes, coots, and other water birds. We’ll also look for winter residents such as sparrows, and raptors. Trip canceled in snow, rain, or slippery conditions. RSVP to leader required. Trip limited to 10 participants. Masks and social distancing required.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Dave Powell, seneca.ranger@gmail.com Description: We’ll be looking for early warblers and lingering waterfowl as we head upstream for a several hour walk. Easy level walking. Start at the Pennyfield parking lot at 7 am. Reservations required with a limit of 6. Email the leader for reservation and more info.
Kim Derrickson will speak on “Nesting Strategies in Wood Thrushes”. Dr. Kim Derrickson is an Associate Professor of Biology at Loyola University Maryland. He teaches a number of avian biology, ecology, and animal behavior courses. His research has been supported by NSF and the Smithsonian Institution. He has published over 20 scientific papers and recognized […]
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