NOTE: This is a change from the originally scheduled Cottingham Farm venue Host: Talbot Bird Club Description: Ducks, early migrants. Meet at the Acme at 7 AM and arrive at […]
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader TBA Description: Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. West end 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. Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of Lemon’s Bridge Road, […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Sarah Luttrell Description: Expect to see a wide variety of migrating songbirds at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area in Owings Mills. Meet at the Overlook […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Joe Corcoran, corcoran2921@gmail.com, or 667-231-6453. Description: First in a series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats. Meet […]
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: Kent County Bird Club Contact: Walter Ellison & Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568, birdclub.kentcountymd@gmail.com Description: Spring birding for late waterfowl, herons, early shorebirds including avocets and stilts, and songbirds. Meet in the Dollar General parking lot, Chestertown at 8:00 AM. Bring lunch.
Host: Howard County Bird Club Contact Joe Hanfman, auk1844@gmail.com, 410-772-8424. Description: Vesper sparrow, meadowlarks, kestrels and other open country birds expected. Rarities possible. Facilities at Alpha Ridge Park Reservations required. This trip is limited to five vehicles and vaccination and masks are required. Let the leader know if you are willing to have someone else […]
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Search for early migrants on the Eastern Shore: Nassawango Creek, Elliott Island Rd, Blackwater Refuge
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 in search of early migrants and local residents. The diverse habitats along the trail promise a good variety of species. Meet at the parking lot near Annie’s Playground on Smith […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Brian Rollfinke, brollfinke@gmail.com Description: Irvine Nature Center is the only privately owned nature center of its kind in Baltimore County. This beautiful 200+ acre property […]
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader – Wes and Sue Earp Description: Moderate walking over crop stubble, farm roads and paths on this working farm. Fields with crop residue, extensive […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: John Landers, dado1bw@aol.com, 410-292-9549. Description: Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). Participants must sign a Covid-19 waiver. Masks and […]
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 April 13. General grounds include paved Seawall Trail. A National Aquarium online release form […]
Host: Frederick Bird Club Contact Mike Spurrier, 240-446-0305, mspurrier819@gmail.com or Jeff Smith, 240-291-1892, jefsmith78@gmail.com for meeting time and location
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 parking […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: 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 April 23. General grounds include paved Seawall Trail. A National Aquarium online release form is now required to be […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mark Linardi, 443- 834-8413 or mlinardi@outlook.com. Description: Following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats expect to see warblers, thrushes, vireos and many other species. Grosbeaks, buntings and Scarlet Tanagers are also possible. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Matthew Black, matthewblack66@yahoo.com Description: Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). Participants must sign a Covid-19 waiver. Masks and Social Distancing […]
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: Frederick Bird Club Contact Lois Kauffman, 301-845-6690 or md.pa.birding@gmail.com for meeting time and location. Description: Warblers and wildflowers!
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders are Colleen Webster (410-459-4577; cwebster@harford.edu), Eric Vangrin (evangrin@msn.com; 443-417-7219), and Sue Procell (443-417-4919; procellmd@gmail.com). Description: Enjoy discovering the beauty of colorful spring wildflowers and the gorgeous spring plumage of migrant and resident bird species. Meet at the parking area at the confluence of Deer Creek and the Susquehanna River just […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. 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, patterson.audubon.org.
Host: Tri-county Bird Club. For more information, contact trip leader Ellen Lawler at 410-982-8695 or emlawler534@comcast.net. Description: Birding at a couple locations in the Nassawango Preserve searching for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and other migrating passerines and newly arrived summer residents. Meet at Ward Museum parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Bring drinks, lunch and snacks.
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Dr. Dave Larkin at(410-569-8319 or larkin3001@comcast.net). Description: Visit one of the East Coast’s best sites for shorebirds and waterfowl. Delaware’s diverse coastal wetland habitats offer a variety of shore birds, water birds, wading species, raptors and songbirds. Meet experienced leader Dr. Dave Larkin at the Havre de Grace commuter lot […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: Debbie & Lou Taylor, 410-852-9807, debrataylor11@gmail.com. Description: Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). Participants must sign a Covid-19 waiver. […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: John Landers, dado1bw@aol.com, 410-292-9549. Description: Cromwell Valley Park offers a varied habitat with many possibilities especially during Spring migration, and is one of the best all-round places to see birds in Baltimore County. We will be looking for warblers and other migrants, and search the open meadows for swallows, flycatchers, […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Thursday, April 28 8:00-12:00 Contact Fred Shaffer, 443-926-6457, glaucousgull@verizon.net Description: Meet at the Prince Georges Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue. We will travel to several ponds, such as School House Pond, 14100 Governor Owen Bowie Drive.
Host: Frederick Bird Club Contact Gary Smith and Helen Belencan, hbandme@me.com or 803-292-6883 for meeting time and location. Description: Spring migrants.
Hosts: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Dave Mozurkewich (mozurk@bellatlantic.net) Description: Dave Mozurkewich will be leading this field trip to Fort Smallwood park in Anne Arundel County for hawks and other spring migrants. The park is a great place to watch spring migration on days with winds from the southwest. The fun begins around sunrise. For […]
Host: Carroll County Bird Club. For more details or to RSVP, contact Scott Hodgdon at 443-280-2480 or scotthodgdon@msn.com. Description: Scott and Matthew Hodgdon will be leading a modest walk on the C&O Canal tow path in the morning at Snyder’s Landing. We should get some early warblers, woodland birds and maybe some waterfowl on the […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Mark Johnson, (410-692-5978; marksjohnson2@gmail.com). Description: This little known park is actually one of Harford County’s gems.