Meeting: Howard County Bird Club
MD MD, United StatesLarry Zoller will speak on Ecotourism and the Asa Wright Nature Center
Larry Zoller will speak on Ecotourism and the Asa Wright Nature Center
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Russ Ruffing, ruff2@verizon.net. Description: This trip will be strictly a sky watch for late-migrating raptors and other potential goodies. Our main target will be Golden Eagle; while not expected, early November is the best time to catch one flying over Howard County. In a recent year a half-day sky […]
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader David Ziolkowski, dziolkowski@usgs.gov. Description: Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
Joe Hanfman will speak on his trip to Alaska
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Mary Lou Clark, doctorfx_99@yahoo.com. Description: Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leaderless. Description: Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leaderless. Description: Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
Bill Young will speak on “The Wildlife of Uganda”
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Kurt Schwarz, krschwa1@verizon.net, 410-461-1643 Description: Plan to stop at the Choptank River Bridge for ducks and coffee. Bring lunch and drinks. Dress warmly. Entrance fee or Duck Stamp required. Email the leader to reserve a spot and get details. We will carpool. Facilities at some spots.
The Howard County Bird Club’s Annual Mid-winter count is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022. Joe Hanfman is the count coordinator. Practice safe COVID-19 rules when you go out, but please participate! Contact your area coordinator to get more detailed instructions. Or just count at your own feeder. There is a separate feeder tally sheet […]
Dave Ziolkowski: North American Breeding Bird Atlas Survey
Host: Howard County Bird Club. Leader: Jay Sheppard, jaymsheppard95@gmail.com Description: Learn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Jay is an expert at finding owls and will share his skills and knowledge of how to find different species. Contact Jay to sign up so participants can be advised of weather-related changes and where to […]
Host: Howard County Bird Club. Leader: Jay Sheppard, jaymsheppard95@gmail.com Description: Learn how to find owls by habitat and signs. Jay is an expert at finding owls and will share his skills and knowledge of how to find different species. Contact Jay to sign up so participants can be advised of weather-related changes and where to […]
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader – Russell Kovach, Russell.kovach@gmail.com Description: Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader – David Ziolkowski, dziolkowski@usgs.gov Description: Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader – David Holmes, musiclbndr@gmail.com Description: Waterfowl expected, early migrant passerines possible. Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. West end parking lot.
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: 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: 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 woodlands, Cattail Creek and floodplain, three ponds and five shallow waterfowl impoundments make for diverse habitats and good birding opportunities. Port-a-pots available. Knee-high waterproof footwear […]
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader – Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com Description: Earth Day Walk in conjunction with the Howard County Conservancy. Easy walking through the fields of Mt. Pleasant Farm. Tree lines, hedgerows and streams provide opportunity for non-meadow species. Great opportunity for flyovers. Meet at the parking lot near the barn. Facilities available