Rise and Fall of American Goshawks in the Central Appalachians by David Brinker Description: Admired by people for its aggressiveness, courage, flight prowess and hunting ability from before the dark ages; in northern hemisphere forests the goshawk is an apex avian predator. Since 1994, the Central Appalachian Goshawk Project has monitored goshawk nesting attempts in […]
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Dennis Kirkwood, 443-299-2272 Description: Over 140 species of birds have been seen here in January. The variety of wintering waterfowl is outstanding, including Snow Goose; Tundra Swan; Gadwall; Northern Pintail; Green-winged Teal; Canvasback; Redhead; Common Goldeneye; Hooded Merganser; Common Merganser; and many others. Other winter […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Ben Poscover, 410-905-8961 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 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Tim Carney, timcarney83@gmail.com Description: Shrikes are very rare in Baltimore County! The last Baltimore records of Northern Shrike were from 2007 and 2020… and before that, the most recent one was from 1923! Loggerhead Shrikes are about as rare, and aside from a one-day wonder in 2014, the next most […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Alex Pelligrini Description: We’ll visit a number of sites around the harbor, checking for gulls and waterfowl. Contact leader for details and meeting place.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Joe Corcoran, corcoran2921@gmail.com or 667-231-6453 Description: We will be looking for ducks, geese, swans, sparrows, Bald Eagles, and Brown-headed Nuthatches. Paths are unpaved and level. Trip canceled in snow, rain, or slippery conditions. Meet at Chesapeake Environmental Center located in Grasonville at 9:00 AM.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Frank Marenghi, frank_marenghi@hotmail.com Description: Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a partnered habitat hike and birding walk through the trails of Serenity Ridge. Serenity Ridge has an impressive array of fields, old field, and primary riparian forest habitats. There are over 3 miles of trails over somewhat […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Mark Linardi, 443-834-8413 or mlinardi@outlook.com Description: Loch Rave is a great place for winter waterfowl. On this trip, we’ll start at Loch Raven Point at 8 AM, then visit other productive spots around the reservoir. Scopes useful. Trip limited to 12. RSVP required to leader.
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 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders Debbie and Lou Taylor, 410-852-9807 Description: This peaceful lake in Howard County is a great place to view midwinter birds. This will be a leisurely handicap accessible walk, 8-11 am. This 2 mile loop is 98% blacktop with a few small compacted leafy areas and a few very slightly inclined […]
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.
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.
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.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club 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 parking lot to left […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club 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 parking lot to left […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Charisma Burrows, (208) 230-4676 Description: Varied habitats, including marsh, woods, and Chesapeake Bay. Expect to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and other species. Scopes useful. Boots advised in wet conditions. Entrance fee is $3 unless you have a state parks pass. RSVP to leaders.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Tim Carney, timmyc83@gmail.com Description: Join us for a chance to see woodcocks performing their flight displays as they enter breeding season. Though generally secretive and elusive birds, they have been reliable here during late winter in recent years, and this is probably the easiest spot to see them. You don’t […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Brian Rollfinke brollfinke@gmail.com Description: Hydes Road Park is a 44-acre athletic field in Glen Arm. Three sides of the park are bordered with reforestation habitat. Beavers recently dammed the creek in the southwest corner of the park, creating a wetland that attracted several species of aquatic birds that were new […]
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.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Bonnie Ott, SparrowDamsel@gmail.com Description: Over a dozen varieties of sparrows may be here this time of year including American Tree Sparrow and Fox Sparrow. Lincoln’s Sparrow might be spotted in migration. Also, many types of Woodpeckers can be seen. Wild Turkey and American Kestrel are here year- round as well. […]
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