Host: Kent County Bird Club Contact: Walter Ellison & Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568, birdclub.kentcountymd@gmail.com Description: Wintering waterfowl, raptors (notably eagles), White-crowned & other sparrows. Half day, bring snacks. Meet in the Dollar General parking lot, Chestertown at 8:00 AM.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Mary Chetelat, 410-665-0769 (alternate contact Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754). Description: Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. Telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and walk will be rescheduled to February 9. General grounds include paved Seawall Trail. NPS Volunteer Service Agreement is 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. 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. Contact Marilyn Veek, mveek@yahoo.com. Description: Winter birds.
Host: Talbot Bird Club Description: Ducks, gulls, sparrows. Carpool from Easton, Acme parking lot.
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: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required), time, and other information, contact leader Nathan Tea at snowmie700@gmail.com. Description: Join us for a morning of winter marsh and woodland birding. Targets are sparrows, irruption finches, and possibly ducks. We will start at the parking lot. Dress for the weather; bring water and a snack if you […]
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Ocean City Area to Assateague Birding
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-991-8300
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and more information, contact leader Mike Bowen at 202-236-0510 or dhmbowen@yahoo.com. Anne Cianni will co-lead. 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 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com, 410-426-7627. Description: These trips 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 “Winter Birding Craft & Walk.” […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club. For reservations and more information, contact leader Mark England at 240-308-4114 or englandmark@comcast.net. Description: Bundle up for a 2 to 2½ hour LATE AFTERNOON search for wintering sparrows and raptors, including possible Northern Harriers and Short-eared Owls. Mostly open terrain with some ponds, which we will check if they are not frozen […]
Host: Talbot Bird Club Description: Ducks, Gannets, gulls. Carpool from Easton, Acme parking lot. Meet at 6:30 AM.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Nathan Tea, snowmie700@gmail.com. Description: Winter marsh and woodland birding. Targets are sparrows, winter songbirds and possibly ducks. Limit 12. Reservations required.
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.
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. 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. Contact Tom Humphrey, 240-793-2508. Description: Weekend trip to search for waterfowl and wintering seabirds.
Host: Kent County Bird Club Contact: Walter Ellison & Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568, birdclub.kentcountymd@gmail.com Description: A mid-winter visit to a favorite refuge for waterfowl, eagles, pelicans and other surprises? Dress warmly, bring lunch & warm beverages. Meet in the Dollar General parking lot, Chestertown at 8:00 AM.
Host: Talbot Bird Club. Description: Ducks, field birds. 6:30 am Carpool from Easton, Acme parking lot.
Host: Tri-county Bird Club. For more information contact trip leader, Mike Walsh at 410-422-0428 or mik.walsh@comcast.net. Description: Dorchester County, including Choptank River and Blackwater NWR, for waterfowl, raptors, other winter residents. Meet at the Royal Farms on Rt. 50 west of Salisbury. Bring lunch and snacks.
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 […]
Host: Caroline Bird Club Rich Downs and Debby Bennett, leaders. Description: Good for beginners learning to identify birds and breeding bird behavior and how to use Merlin and ebird apps. Dress appropriately and bring binoculars and your smart phone if you have one. Our list will be included in The Great Backyard Bird Count, which […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Jim Collatz, jcollatz@aol.com, 410-295-3344 and Elle McGee, emcgee705@gmail.com, 443-386-3433
Host: Montgomery Bird Club. For reservations (required), contact leader Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net or 240-308-4114. Description: Morning walk through the varied habitats of this excellent 250-acre park, including two ponds, fields, and deciduous and coniferous woods. We’ll be looking for overwintering songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Start at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: John Landers, dado1bw@aol.com, 410-292-9549. Description: We will meet in Ocean City and search for Harlequin Ducks, Common Eider, Purple Sandpipers and many other winter specialties. We will visit Assateague Island, and maybe other spots for winter birds. Overnight is optional. Contact leader for more information and meet-up instructions.
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Linda Vitchcock, lindabvit@hotmail.com, 410-901-7555
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: Washington County Bird Club. Call Mark or Heather at 301-432-7696 for additional information. Description: Meet at 9:00 am at the C&O Canal lot below the Shepherdstown Bridge. We will be traveling to various locations in search of winter waterfowl.
Host: Talbot Bird Club Description: Staging waterfowl. 6:15 am Carpool from Easton Acme parking lot.
New date February 27 Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-991-8300 Trip Leader, Matt Addicks, maddicks13@gmail.com, 443-987-7208.
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Cambridge and South Dorchester Bird Hunt ending with Short-eared Owl Search
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 410-665-0769 (alternate contact Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754). Description: Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. Telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and walk will be rescheduled to March 9. General grounds include paved Seawall Trail. NPS Volunteer Service Agreement is required […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Jay Sheppard, jaymsheppard95@gmail.com, 301-318-6318 and Marcy Stutzman, marciastutzman@netscape.net
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). Contact Tom for further details. Description: The Woodcock is 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.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) contact leader Mike Bowen, 202-236-0510 or dhmbowen@yahoo.com. Description: Wintering waterfowl. Limit 10.
Host: Frederick Bird Club Contact David Smith, 443-995-4108 or lacsmith12@comcast.net, for meeting time and location
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 varies. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/
Host: Talbot Bird Club. Description: Waterfowl, field birds. Carpool from Easton, Acme parking lot.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Joe Corcoran, corcoran2921@gmail.com or 667-231-6453. Description: All day trip to see ducks, thousands of geese, bald eagles, and brown-headed nuthatches. White pelicans possible. Rough-legged hawk and short-eared owl possible in the late afternoon. Possible other stops along the way. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. RSVP Leader Required.
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 […]
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