Claire Nemes, Ph.D Candidate, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Lab will speak on “On the right track: New technologies and classic techniques for studying bird migration.” Researchers have been using various approaches to study bird migration for centuries, but recent developments in wildlife tracking technologies mean that we have now entered a […]
Luke DeGroote will present “Allegany Bird Conservation Alliance: Making Pittsburg a more livable city for birds – Research and conservation programs related to habitat restoration and bird-window collisions.” DeGroote is the Avian Reseach Coordinator at the Powdermill Nature Reserve, Carnegie Museums of Natural History Contact Raquel Ketterman at raquelketterman@verizon.net or 301-268-6746 for meeting log in […]
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.
Gabriel Foley. Coordinator for the Third Maryland Breeding Bird Atlas (BBA3) will give a refresher presentation on the BBA3 and ways club members can participate and support the effort as well as answer any questions. Contact Raquel Ketterman at raquelketterman@verizon.net or 301-268-6746 for meeting log in link or information.
Contact Mark Eanes at mdeanes@atlanticbb.net
Contact Karl Schwalm at karlandsharon@gmail.com.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club. Contact RaquelKetterman at westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com or 301-268-6746. Description: Meet point people Liz and Ron at parking lot # 5 (closest to the native plant garden and lake, with millstones at entrance). Rain date is August 10th.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club. Contact Melissa Hensel at mjhensel@yahoo.com or 240-920-8260. Description: Meet at the parking lot at the Youghiogheny River access on the left approximately 1/4 mile beyond the park.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club. Contact Melissa Hensel at mjhensel@yahoo.com or 240-920-8260. Description: Meet at the parking lot at the Youghiogheny River access on the left approximately 1/4 mile beyond the park.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Counties Bird Club Description: Bird Walk in the Friendsville area. The exact location, either Selbysville Access Road, Old Morgantown Rd/Youghiogheny mud flats, or Kendall Trail will be determined that morning based on up-to-date bird reports. Meet: 8:00 am at the Friendsville Community Park.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club. Contact Melissa Hensel at mjhensel@yahoo.com or 204-920-8260. Description: Meet Kevin Dodge, point person at the parking lot at Cranesville Swamp. Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Counties Bird Club Contact Raquel Ketterman at westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com or 301-268-6746. Description: Megan Massa, MS student and Emily Cohen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Appalachian Laboratory will present. Topic: TBD. Virtual Meeting information will be shared by email.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club. Description: The Allegany County Bird Count needs volunteers. Contact Chuck Hager at drhager@verizon.org to sign up for a count area.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Description: Meet point person Mary Jane Fike. at the Mt Nebo parking area on the western side of Rt 219 (Not the office parking lot).
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club. Contact Melissa Hensel at mjhensel@yahoo.com or 240-920-8260. Description: The bird walk leads off the annual Fall Fest at Friends Delight at Sang Run SP. Meet at 8:00 am at the parking lot at the Youghiogheny River access on the left approximately 1/4 mile beyond the park. Stay after the walk to […]
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Contact Melissa Hensel at mjhensel@yahoo.com or 240-920-8260. Description: Meet at the Dan’s Rock Overlook at 11:00 am if it is not raining.
Program: Meeting will be virtual with the presenter and topic TBD. Contact Raquel Ketterman at westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com or 301-268-6746. Virtual Meeting information will be shared by email.
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Point person Raquel Ketterman, westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com or 301-268-6746. Description: Meet at 8:00 am at the entrance to Piney Dam Rd off of Piney Run Rd.
Host: Allegany,Garrett Bird Club Contact Brent Chippendale at pachips@yahoo.com. Description: Meet Brent Chippendale at the parking lot at Spring Gap on the C&O Canal. Take route 51 east from Cumberland, the Spring Gap Hiker/Biker area is well marked.
Hosts: MOS Sanctuary Committee, Trout Unlimited, & Allegany-Garrett Bird Club. Description: Volunteers needed to plant trees along streamside areas. Trees were purchased with a grant from MD DNR. Tools will be provided. Sign up in advance by sending an email to Michaela.Palmieri@tu.org. See the flyer for more information and directions.
The Birder’s Guide to Maryland & DC is a project of the Maryland Ornithological Society.
MOS Mailing Address:
Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc.
Cylburn Mansion
4915 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209