Host: Talbot County Bird Club. Leader: Wayne Bell (410-820-6002 or wbell2@washcoll.edu) Description: Migrating shorebirds. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 6:30 a.m.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Gene Ricks, 410-592-4382 or gricks@verizon.net. Description: First in a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. RSVP to leader Required. […]
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. Canceled in bad weather. Please park outside the main entrance gate in lot on left, and meet at the gate.
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: Howard County Bird Club Leader John Harris, jaybee.harris@gmail.com, 843-592-4051. Description: Moderate walking through wooded trails and along the river. Great area for migrants of all species. Field edges and thickets provide sparrow habitat. Prepare for wet grass and mud on the trails. Meet at the Trotter Road entrance.
Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. 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 may require mask for unvaccinated people. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/
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. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. Reservations not needed. Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of […]
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Mary Lou Clark, doctorfx_99@yahoo.com. Description: Moderate walking through the woods and fields of our largest county park looking for migrants. Paths may be muddy. Facilities available. Meet in parking lot on the left just past the restored schoolhouse. The park gate is just beyond Rockburn Elementary School.
Host: Talbot County Bird Club Leader: Charles Hopkins (443-786-6332 or chopkins54@goeaston.net) Description: Migrating shorebirds. All day trip – bring lunch and drink. Insect repellent and sunscreen also recommended. Depart: Easton Acme parking lot at 6:30 a.m.
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Leaders Sue and Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com or 410-991-8300 Description: Meet at top parking lot on Gali Sanchez Way.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Kim Tomko. Description: This urban park in Northeast Baltimore is an oasis for many species of migrating and resident birds. Easy walking, on mostly flat, paved paths. Habitats include open fields, edge habitat, wooded areas, and Herring Run itself. RSVP required. Reply to Matt Lince, 443-324-0907 or mdlince@comcast.net.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader is Susan Hood (410-937-7552; susanjhood@comcast.net). Description: Stroll a portion of this popular trail walking from Annie’s Playground towards Tollgate Road. We will search for early migrants and local residents. The diverse habitats along the way promise a good variety of species. Meet at the parking lot near Annie’s Playground on […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 410- 665-0769. Description: Continuing a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. RSVP to leader required.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and information about starting time and place, contact Leaders Woody and Rae Dubois, dengue1@verizon.net. Description: Join us this morning to look for migrant warblers, vireos, and flycatchers. Limit: 8
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Alan and Sue Young will be the trip leaders. All participants must preregister as we will be limiting the trip to 10 birders. Contact for Alan is 410-991-8300 or alanmyoung@gmail.com. Description: Meet in parking lot at Willow Grove Entrance
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Lois Kauffman (301-845-6690). Description: Search for early fall migrants. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com, 410-426-7627. Description: These walks are designed to encourage the appreciation of birds and bird habitat conservation to minors through mentorship and education. They will change monthly and may include youth-oriented education programs, youth birding trips, and competitions. This month’s theme will be “Fall Migration”. We will meet at […]
Host: Caroline Bird Club. Description: Nature Conservancy Track bird walk with Rich Downs. Coming from Ridgely north on Rt 312, turn right on E. Cherry Ln. The gate to the property is about 100 yards on the left. Park on Cherry Ln.
Host: Talbot County Bird Club Leader: Jeff Effinger (410-443-5016 or jkeffinger55@gmail.com) Description: Shorebirds, gulls, terns, and passerines. Depart: Easton Acme parking lot at 6:30 a.m.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required), starting time, and other information, contact leader Nathan Tea at snowmie700@gmail.com. Description: Join us for a fall morning of marsh and woodland birding. Targets are fall migrants such as warblers, sparrows, and ducks. We will start at the parking lot. Dress for the weather, bring water and a […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and more information, contact leader Clive Harris at clivegharris@yahoo.com. Description: This half-day trip is geared to newer birders. We will start at the Hughes Hollow parking lot in the McKee-Beshers WMA at 7:30 a.m. We will explore the wetlands and fields of Hughes Hollow. Species to be expected […]
Host: Talbot County Bird Club Contact Vince De Sanctis (410-886-2009 or vdesanctis@verizon.net) Description: We will stay at a motel in the area and visit several locations including Brigantine. Vince will plan to arrive by 1 pm on Monday and leave area by 11 am on Wednesday. Options include use of ferry both ways, ferry one […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: John Landers, dado1bw@aol.com, 410-292-9549. Description: Continuing a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. RSVP to leader required.
Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. 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 may require mask for unvaccinated people. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leaders Lois Kauffman (301-846-6690) and Lynn Kieffer (301-943-5290). Description: All day trip. Contact leaders for meeting time, location and carpool possibilities.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Jim Meyers Description: All ages. Join Park volunteers and participate in Citizen Science to help us count the Broad-winged Hawks as they migrate through the Valley. Several species of hawks expected. Set your own hours. Bring a chair, water, snacks, and sunblock. Walk up paved road to crest of hill.
Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Leader Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com). Description: Two-mile loop at natural area on the Patuxent River; fields, wet woods, brushy areas, wetlands, ponds. Natural surface trails may be wet; waterproof footwear advised. Leaders may require mask for unvaccinated people. Reservations not needed. Meet at 7: 30 AM at the Natural Area […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: 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. Canceled in bad weather. Park outside the main entrance gate in lot on left, and meet at the gate.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club and Patterson Park Audubon Center 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 website. […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Nico Sarbanes, nasarbanes@yahoo.com. Description: Paper Mill Flats is one of the best locations to see migrating shorebirds. In addition to shorebirds, we will look for waterfowl, migrating warblers, vireos, and others. We’ll start with a walk along the first 1/2 mile of the NCR ending at a lookout over a […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Tim Houghton (410-510-7504; timhoughton@comcast.net). Description: The view from the Turkey Point Peninsula during the southern migration of raptors and other birds is truly spectacular. The Northeast River on the northwest side, the Chesapeake Bay to the south and the Elk River to the east funnel the fall flocks to the […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mark Linardi, 443- 834-8413 or mlinardi@outlook.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 migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. RSVP to leader required.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Ron Davis, ronldavis1963@gmail.com, 410-821-1297. Description: Continuing a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. RSVP to leader required.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905; newarkfarms@gmail.com). Description: Dennis will take you for a two mile walk from Eden Mill to Falling Branch. Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills, farmland and country scenery as you walk between these two iconic nature sites in northern Harford County. The varied habitat promises equally varied bird sightings. […]
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: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and starting point information, contact one of the co-leaders: Evelyn Ralston at evelynralston@icloud.com or Susan Hunt at shunt820@yahoo.com. Description: Late September can be very productive in Wheaton RP, which is often particularly good during fall migration. Warblers, vireos, thrushes, and grosbeaks are all possible. Sparrows may not be […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and more information, contact leader Anne Mytych at amytych@yahoo.com or 240-506-0236. Description: Come discover (or re-discover) a Montgomery County birding gem: 125 species have been recorded in this park. Multiple warblers as well as thrushes and Common Nighthawks are possible. Some moderate hiking. Limit: 12.
Host: Carroll County Bird Club For more details or to RSVP, contact Scott Hodgdon at 443-280-2480 or scotthodgdon@msn.com. Description: Come and enjoy a pleasant walk while bird watching in Piney Run. It is one of the hotspots for birding in the county. A mix of habitats: woods, water and fields. We should see some migratory […]
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: Talbot County Bird Club Leader: Jeff Effinger (410-443-5016 or jkeffinger55@gmail.com) Description: Waterfowl, migrants Meet: Claiborne Landing parking lot
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and more information, contact leader Scott Young at wsyacy@verizon.net. Dave Roberts will co-lead. Description: Join us as we explore this location for some early morning autumn birding at the Equestrian Park on the west side of Route 28 (https://rb.gy/qpdqda). We’ll bird the broad fields and separating woods, beginning […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Joe Corcoran, corcoran2921@gmail.com, 667-231-6453. Description: Continuing a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. RSVP to leader required.
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club. Contact Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com. Description: Bird banding at Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory, Chester River Field Research Center. Restricted participation.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Jane Scocca (410-272-8870; jane@scocca.org) and Jean Wheeler (410-838-5774; jswheeler3@verizon.net). Description: We will begin this tour with sightings from the parking lot, then proceed to the triple riparian habitat of the Atkisson Reservoir, the faster flowing Winters Run and the Plumtree Run tributary. The woodland trails and the open meadows offer […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and directions, contact leader Gemma Radko at gradko@yahoo.com. Description: All are welcome on this half-day trip, but we especially encourage those new to birding to join us. We’ll start at 7:30 a.m. and slowly walk some of the woodland trails looking for migrant and resident birds. Limit: 6.
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. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. Reservations not needed. Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of […]