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Picnic: Washington County Bird Club
Picnic: Washington County Bird Club
Washington County Bird Club Picnic, 4-6:30pm at Washington Monument State Park
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Fran Uhler Natural Area
Fran Uhler Natural Area
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. Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of Lemon’s Bridge Road, off Route 197 just north of Bowie State […]
3 events,
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Birding at FSU Arboretum
Birding at FSU Arboretum
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Point person is Melissa H. Contact westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com or Melissa at 240-920-8260. Description: Meet at 8:00 am at the lower parking lot by the FSU Football stadium.
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Herring Run Park
Herring Run Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Kim Tomko 443-414-8034 or ktomkat@gmail.com Description: This urban park in Northeast Baltimore is an oasis for many migrating and resident bird species. Easy walking on mostly flat, paved paths. Habitats include open fields, edge habitats, wooded areas, and Herring Run itself. Trail is wheelchair accessible; contact leader for details. RSVP […]
Picnic: Harford Bird Club
Picnic: Harford Bird Club
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Eric Vangrin (443-417-7219, evangrin@msn.com) Description: Join us at the pavilion at Eden Mill Nature Center for a pot luck picnic. Starts 1 PM and includes a local bird walk.
4 events,
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Hurlock Turf Farm
Hurlock Turf Farm
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Susan Henyon (240-682-3882 or suehenyon@rocketmail.com) Description: Shorebirds, migrant warblers. Depart from Easton Acme parking lot.
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Monthly Walk at Kinder Farm Park
Monthly Walk at Kinder Farm Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Alan Young, 410-991-8300 or alanmyoung@gmail.com
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Cylburn Arboretum
Cylburn Arboretum
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Mark Linardi (mlinardi@outlook.com) Description: Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot for easy birding in Cylburn’s gardens and urban forest. Expect to find a variety of migrant and resident birds. This walk will be on wheelchair-accessible paths; please contact leader for details. Beginning birders welcome. Trip limited to 10 […]
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3 events,
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Cromwell Valley Park
Cromwell Valley Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders Debbie and Lou Taylor (debrataylor11@gmail.com) Description: First in a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats, including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forests. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome.
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Meeting: YMOS
Meeting: YMOS
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe (radclifg@gmail.com,410-463-1669) Description: Program TBA
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Meeting: Baltimore Bird Club
Meeting: Baltimore Bird Club
Program: Cuba – Culture, People and BIRDS!! Cuba has more than 354 species of birds, 27 of which are endemic (two of which are believed extinct.) Many believe the main star is the Bee Hummingbird, the smallest bird on the entire planet and found only on Cuba. Havana is the home of classic cars and […]
1 event,
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Ma & Pa Trail – Annie Playground
Ma & Pa Trail – Annie Playground
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Susan Hood for details (410-937-7552 or susanjhood@comcast.net) Description: Walk along the old railroad bed in search for fall migrants. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Smith La (off of Connolly Rd.)
3 events,
Sweet Run State Park
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Mike Spurrier (240-446-0305 or mspurrier819@gmail.com) Description: Fall migrants. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
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Lake Artemesia
Lake Artemesia
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader T. Watson 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. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/
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Meeting: Frederick Bird Club
Meeting: Frederick Bird Club
Gwen Brewer and George Jett: Travels and Birding in Gambia and Senegal. Meeting in Room 236, Hodson Science and Technology Building. Social time at 6 pm.
1 event,
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Eden Mill
Eden Mill
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Matt Addicks for details (443-987-7208 or maddicks13@gmail.com). Description: Stop by the banding pavilion for a brief banding demonstration then hike the trails at Eden Mill with birding expert Matt Addicks in search of migrants. Meet at the banding pavilion at 8 AM (just past the bridge at Big Branch on […]
7 events,
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Assateague Birding Competition
Assateague Birding Competition
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe (radclifg@gmail.com,410-463-1669) Description: All Day team competition during fall migration. From 5 AM to 4 PM, We will bird as teams, most carbon-free (bicycles)
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Lowe’s Wharf/Punch Point
Lowe’s Wharf/Punch Point
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Lisa Sargeant (978-897-0135 or sargeant76@gmail.com) Description: Herons, migrant warblers. Depart from Easton Acme parking lot at 5:30 am or meet at Lowe’s Wharf at 6 am. Breakfast to follow, hosted by Lisa Sargeant.
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Harford Glen
Harford Glen
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Lynn Feryus (443-910-5570 or lfery@verizon.net) Description: Walk through Harford Glen in search of fall migrants in the ecologically-diverse area in Bel Air. Meet at the Harford Glen parking lot.
3 events,
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Birding ACM Serenity Trail
Birding ACM Serenity Trail
Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club Point person is Melissa H. Contact westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com or Melissa at 240-920-8260. Description: Meet at 8:00 am at the parking lot behind the Continuing Ed building near the walking trail. We will look for resident woodland birds and fall migrants. The walk will also be a “How To” for participating in bird […]
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Marshy Point Nature Center
Marshy Point Nature Center
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. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.
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2 events,
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Cromwell Valley Park
Cromwell Valley Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Peter Lev (plev@comcast.net) Description: Part of a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats, including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forests. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome.
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Meeting: Talbot Bird Club
Meeting: Talbot Bird Club
Jonathan Irons will speak on morning flight monitoring at Turkey Point. Business meeting will follow.
3 events,
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Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Mary Chatelat (443-564-6551) Description: Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to September 13. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking […]
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Bird Walk at Piney Orchard
Bird Walk at Piney Orchard
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Peter Hanan,301-580-2785 peter.hanan@icloud.com
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Meeting: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS
Meeting: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS
Birding Ecuador, presented by Jane & Fred Fallon. While further afield than Costa Rica or Panama as a neotropical birding destination, Ecuador is becoming increasingly popular with North American birders. One of South America’s smaller countries, it is nonetheless larger than the UK; about the size of Colorado. Within that area is a wide variety […]
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Rock Run
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Lois Kauffman (301-845-6690 or md.pa.birding@gmail.com) Description: Fall migrants. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
Fall Count: Howard County
Please go to the following link to sign up. http://howardbirds.org/howard/counts.htm
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Fall Count: YMOS/Dorchester County
Fall Count: YMOS/Dorchester County
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe (radclifg@gmail.com,410-463-1669) Description: Fall Bird Count of a small island in Dorchester County. This is one of the Fall Bird Counts held around the State. There will be overnight lodging provided near the location for participating birders. The trip is open to anyone, and you can come for all of it […]
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Rocks State Park
Rocks State Park
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905 or newarkfarms@gmail.com) Description: Join Dr. Dennis Kirkwood on a walk through the Rocks. Meet at the ranger’s station at Rocks Chrome Hill Rd
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Governor Bridge Natural Area
Governor Bridge Natural Area
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com) Description: Two mile loop around area. Meet at the parking area off Governor Bridge Road, south and east of the Route 301/Route 3/Route 50 interchange at 7:30 am
7 events,
Fall Count: Allegany County
Count Coordinator is Chuck Hager. Contact drhager@verizon.net to coordinate your count area and complete the count when you have time on the 17th.
Fall Count: Rocky Gap SP/Allegany County
Host: Rocky Gap State Park, contact samantha.dixon@maryland.gov. Description: “How to Participate in a Bird Count”. Join the Rocky Gap Park Rangers on a hike at the park while they demonstrate what is involved in a bird count. Ideal for birders interested in helping with a bird count but looking for initial guidance or support.
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Field Trip/Boat Ride at Patuxent River Park
Field Trip/Boat Ride at Patuxent River Park
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader Matt Felperin (mfelperin@nvrpa.org) Description: Half-hour sunrise walk for migrating warblers followed by Pontoon Boat ride in the River searching for Soras. Bring lunch and water. RSVP to leader required.
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Monthly Walk at Quiet Waters Park
Monthly Walk at Quiet Waters Park
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Jim Collatz, 301-254-0188m jcollatz@aol.com
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Cromwell Valley Park Hawkwatch Weekend
Cromwell Valley Park Hawkwatch Weekend
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Description: All ages. Join Park volunteers and participate in Community Science to help us count the Broad-winged Hawks as they migrate through the Valley. Several species of hawks are expected. Set your own hours. Bring a chair, water, snacks, and sunblock. Walk up the paved road to the crest of the […]
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1 event,
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Cromwell Valley Park
Cromwell Valley Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Ron Davis (ronldavis1963@gmail.com) Description: Part of a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats, including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forests. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome.
2 events,
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Chimney Swifts at Dusk
Chimney Swifts at Dusk
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Alice Greely-Nelson (410-499-0546 or alicendisplay@gmail.com) Description: See also Sep. 23. The swifts have been returning regularly to the Bookbindery Chimney in Hampden, 3110 Elm Ave. 21211, so that is the planned spot this fall. We will observe the chimney the week before, and should it not be productive, we will […]
3 events,
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Foreman’s Branch
Foreman’s Branch
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Wayne Bell (410-253-1663 or wbell2@washcoll.edu) Description: Migrants, bird banding demonstration. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 6 am.
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Bird Walk at Fort Frederick
Bird Walk at Fort Frederick
Host: Washington County Bird Club Call or text Linda Field if interested, 301-991-9174. Description: Meet in parking lot near Visitor’s Center.
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Lake Artemesia
Lake Artemesia
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Leader T. Watson 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. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/
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Gambrill Mill
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Sarah Heald (301-696-0468 or shheald@verizon.net) Description: Birding for beginners. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
8 events,
Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Mike Spurrier (240-446-0305 or mspurrier819@gmail.com) Description: Fall migrants. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
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Hooper’s Island Area
Hooper’s Island Area
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Jeff Effinger (410-443-5016 or jkeffinger55@gmail.com) Description: Waterfowl, shorebirds, migrants. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 6 am.
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Migration Walk at Swan Creek
Migration Walk at Swan Creek
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Stan Arnold, 410-428-7567 or thrushhost@gmail.com
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Druid Hill Park
Druid Hill Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club 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, https://patterson.audubon.org.
4 events,
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Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Wendy Alexander (443-204-3754) Description: Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to September 13. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking […]
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Soldier’s Delight
Soldier’s Delight
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Sarah Luttrell (luttrell.sa@gmail.com, 614-352-7718) 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 […]
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Trip to Foreman’s Branch
Trip to Foreman’s Branch
Host: Caroline Bird Club To register and for directions, contact Debby Bennett dabennett1996@gmail.com Description: Bird banding observation at Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory.
2 events,
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Howard Conservancy at Mt Pleasant Farm Sky Watch
Howard Conservancy at Mt Pleasant Farm Sky Watch
Host: Howard Bird Club Description: This trip will be a skywatch for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. Meet at parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. Rain date Tuesday, September 26.
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Meeting: Tri-County Bird Club
Meeting: Tri-County Bird Club
“Birding Panama with Canopy Family” presented by club members Ellen Lawler and Mary Huebner. For more information contact Ellen Lawler at 410-982-8695 or emlawler534@comcast.net.
2 events,
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Cromwell Valley Park
Cromwell Valley Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Mark Linardi (linardi@outlook.com) Description: Part of a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats, including fields, stream-side woods, and hillside forests. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome.
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Meeting: Washington County Bird Club
Meeting: Washington County Bird Club
Francesca Grifo will talk on “Enhancing your landscape to attract birds”
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2 events,
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Bird Walk at Greenbrier State Park
Bird Walk at Greenbrier State Park
Host: Washington County Bird Club Call or text Michael Saylor if interested, 301-992-2535. Description: Meet in parking lot below the Visitor’s Center.
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Bird Walk at Middle Patuxent Environmental Area
Bird Walk at Middle Patuxent Environmental Area
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Kurt Schwartz, 410-461-1643 or krschwa1@verizon.net
1 event,
Cape May Birdapalooza!
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders Alyssia Church and Libby Errickson (hawksaucebirding@gmail.com) Description: The Baltimore Bird Club will be taking a weekend trip to Cape May, NJ! Participants can expect to see a variety of raptors, passerines, shorebirds, and more! Butterflies will also be plentiful at this time of year and Monarch migration will be starting […]
5 events,
Manahan Road
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Lynn Kieffer (301-943-5290 or lynnkieffer@yahoo.com) Description: Fall migrants. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
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Patapsco SP: Halethorpe Farms Ponds (Ponds #4 and #5)
Patapsco SP: Halethorpe Farms Ponds (Ponds #4 and #5)
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Nico Sarbanes (asarbanes@yahoo.com) Description: Featuring a combination of tidal ponds (with some of the best shorebird mud in the county on the right day), scrubby fields and edge habitat, and dense woods along the Patapsco River, the varied habitat at this portion of Patapsco Valley State Park has hosted more […]
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Patterson Park
Patterson Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club 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, https://patterson.audubon.org.
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Rocky Gap Ranger Presentation on Hawk Identification
Rocky Gap Ranger Presentation on Hawk Identification
Host: Rocky Gap State Park. Contact samantha.dixon@maryland.gov. Description: Join Park Ranger II Samantha Dixon as she presents on Hawk Identification to help refine your hawk identification skills by outlining hints and clues for correct identification of high flying raptors. The presentation will be held at the Nature Center.
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