“Birding & Beyond in Cuba” by Paul J. Baicich & Soledad Pagliuca This program will allow us to “visit” a number of key bird locations on the island – Viñales, Zapata, Guanahacabibes, Cayo Coco, Baracoa, Topes de Collantes, and Havana – as well as examine opportunities for “connecting” with our counterparts in Cuba. We will […]
Host: Harford Bird Club For further information contact Carey Rowsom (carey@greenroofplants.com or 410-452-5880). Description: Join Carey Rowsom as she guides you along the trails of this beautiful northern Harford County farm. The open fields and woods of this lovely property are excellent habitat for songbirds, woodpeckers, and both resident and migratory warblers. Meet at the […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader is Gabby Ross (gabbycammarata@gmail.com; 410-688-1578). Description: Between the presence of numerous migrant visitors as well as resident species, birding is always good at Susquehanna State Park. The focus of this trip will be on late migrant arrivals. Meet at the Mill parking lot at 7:30 AM.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Colleen Webster (cwebster@harford.edu; 410-459-4577) and Sue Procell (procellmd@gmail.com; 443-417-4919) Description: The beautiful peninsula is surrounded by the pristine and well protected Mill Creek, the larger and historic Furnace Bay and the expansive Susquehanna Flats. Eagles and Osprey are almost always seen; passerines are common in the surrounding trees; waders and […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader is Dennis Kirkwood (newarkfarms@gmail.com or 410-692-5905). Description: Meet at 7:00 AM in the parking lot at the northern end of Madonna Rd. where it crosses Deer Creek. Parking space is limited. The trip will proceed from there to the aptly named Hidden Valley area with its sparkling stream which runs […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Check with the Harford County directors for the Atlas Project, Dennis Kirkwood (newarkfarms@gmail.com or 410-692-5905) and Matt Hafner (hafner.Matt@gmail.com or 410-971-3203). Description: Help our volunteer scientists determine breeding bird populations in Harford County. These data will be added to the Maryland Breeding Bird Atlas project data collection sponsored by MOS. Details […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Colleen Webster (cwebster@harford.edu or 410-459-4577) and Sue Procell (procellmd@gmail.com or 443-417-4919) Description: Ply the interesting waters of Havre de Grace. Join us at 8:30 AM at the boat launch ramp with your kayak, stand-up or canoe as we search for waterfowl, waders, peeps and songbirds. Osprey and Bald Eagle are […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Dave Webb (410-939-3537) and Jean Wheeler Description: Meet at the Harford Community College Observatory, just south of the Thomas Run Road traffic circle across from the HCC main campus at 6:30 AM. This trail wiggles its way through a mile-wide tract of unspoiled forest near Bel Air’s eastward sprawl, connecting […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Matt Hafner (410-971-3203; hafner.matt@gmail.com). Description: The Glen is always beautiful and offers diverse habitat in a compact area. Do not miss a chance to see the variety of wildlife species found in this Harford County gem. Our two experienced and knowledgeable leaders, Scott McDaniel of the Susquehannock Wildlife Society and […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Colleen Webster (410-459-4577; cwebster@harford.edu) and Sue Procell (443-417-4919; procellmd@gmail.com). Description: Bring your kayak, canoe, stand-up, etc. to the Jean Roberts Park in Havre de Grace. From there we will circle the island looking for Osprey, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagles and any other creatures we may encounter. No rentals available.
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: 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: 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: Harford Bird Club Leaders Colleen Webster (410-459-4577; cwebster@harford.edu) or Sue Procell (443-417-4919). Description: Bring your kayak, canoe or stand-up to ply the usually serene waters in the well-protected Mill […]
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 […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Mark Magnani (443-324-1136; mwmagnani@gmail.com). Description: Spend the morning on the trails of this Deer Creek woodland to enjoy the fall avian spectacle. Some hiking on hilly trails is involved. After the main walk we will visit one or more picnic areas that will require a $3.00 fee. Gather at the […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905; newarkfarms@gmail.com). Description: This preserved area near the Upper Bay provides prime habitat for waterfowl, song birds, and marsh and field birds.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Phil Powers (443-417-7520; birdsinmd308@gmail.com) and Dave Larkin. Description: Avian activity will be surveyed with an emphasis on waterfowl and song birds at this estuarine location.
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Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders, Dave Webb (410-939-3537; porzana@comcast.net) and Jane Scocca (410-272-8870; jane@scocca.org). Description: Dave and Jane will lead you for a short walk along scenic Aldino Stepney Road […]
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