Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Patterson Park Audubon Center. 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 our website, […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Nico Sarbanes, nasarbanes@yahoo.com. Description: This unique park, positioned on a narrow peninsula between North Point and Hart-Miller Island, has a variety of habitats, including open waterfront, edge habitat, and a wooded trail, with flat terrain throughout for easy walking. Great opportunities for viewing waterfowl congregated in Back River, and lingering […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader is Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905; newarkfarms@gmail.com). Description: Join us for a morning scan of the river in search of lingering winter visitors, early spring arrivals and resident species. Little Gull and Black-headed Gulls are possible.
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 the boat ramp of Tuckahoe Lake about 7:45 after a short stop on Horseshoe Road to bird. The address for Tuckahoe Lake boat ramp parking […]
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: Frederick Bird Club Contact Bonnie Borsa, 301-695-8214 or 301-606-9383 or bonborsa@comcast.net, for meeting time and location
Host: Talbot Bird Club Description: Early migrants.
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: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-991-8300. Trip leader is Tim Carney, tcarn@menv.com, 410-340-1269.
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-991-8300
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 on Deer Park Rd. We will cover 1.5-2 miles of level but sometimes rocky terrain. Trails can be muddy if the weather has been wet.
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 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 […]
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 Kathy Calvert at 301-810-5677 or kathycalvert1@gmail.com for meeting time and location
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: 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: 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 features a variety of habitats, including woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Participants will have a chance to see several different sparrow species foraging in the woodland […]
Host: Caroline Bird Club Description: Wear proper clothing and work gloves and if you can, bring some trash bags. Sanctuary information and directions: https://birdersguidemddc.org/site/pelot-mos-sanctuary/
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Cylburn Mansion
4915 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209