Events for June 15 - June 6
MOS
Lilypons/New Design Road
Lilypons Water Gardens 6800 Lily Pons Road, Adamstown, MD, United StatesHost: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and starting time and place, contact leader Clive Harris at clivegharris@yahoo.com. Description: Half day. Wintering field birds, targeting Fox and Tree Sparrows, possibly Virginia Rail and American Bittern. Limit: 6.
Birding Eastern Talbot County
Host: Talbot Bird Club. Description: Pipits, horned larks. Meet at Easton Acme parking lot.
Monthly walk at Kinder Farm Park
Kinder Farm Park 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD, United StatesHost: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-991-8300
Meeting: Howard County Bird Club
VirtualBill Young will speak on “The Wildlife of Uganda”
Swan Harbor Farm Park
Swan Harbor Farm Park 401 Oakington Road, Havre de Grace, MD, United StatesHost: Harford Bird Club. Leader Mark Johnson (410-692-5978; marksjohnson2@gmail.com). Description: Swan Harbor is a preserved area near the Upper Bay and provides prime habitat for waterfowl, song birds, and marsh and field birds. This Harford County gem has a commanding view of the bay and three impoundments, wooded trails and open fields to explore. The […]
Druid Hill Park
Druid Hill Park 900 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD, United StatesHost: 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.
Field trip to Piscataway National Park – Wharf Road fishing area
Piscataway Park 1400 Wharf Rd, Accokeek, MD, United StatesHost: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Leader Ken Cohen (kvulture@aol.com). Description: The mouth of the Piscataway Creek at the Potomac River is one of the best spots in PG County for wintering waterfowl and gulls. Bring scopes and snacks. The fishing area is gravel-surfaced; birding will be near the parked cars and would be wheelchair-accessible. […]
Patuxent Research Refuge Birding
Patuxent Research Refuge – Visitor Center – South Tract 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, United StatesHost: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669. Description: Refuge Birding
YMOS MEETING
Patuxent Research Refuge – Visitor Center – South Tract 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, United StatesYMOS Annual Meeting. Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669
**Youth Birding**
Oregon Ridge Nature Center 13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD, United StatesHost: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com, 410-426-7627. Description: These trips are designed to encourage the appreciation of birds and bird habitat conservation to minors through mentorship and education. They will change monthly and may include youth-oriented education programs, youth birding trips, and competitions. This month’s theme will be “Owls”. We will meet at Oregon Ridge. Please contact […]
Tuckahoe State Park
Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne, MD, United StatesHost: Talbot Bird Club. Description: Waterfowl, sparrows. Meet at Easton Acme parking lot.
Loch Raven- Skeet and Trap Club
Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Club 12301 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, MD, United StatesHost: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: John Dennehy at 410- 653-5214 or jedennehy@verizon.net. Description: Winter brings a selection of waterfowl, loons, and grebes. Bald Eagles, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Red-tailed Hawks are also found year-round. Telescopes can be useful. We will meet in the parking lot. RSVP to leader required.
Marshy Point Nature Center
Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Rd, Baltimore, MD, United StatesHost: 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. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.
Meeting: Kent County Bird Club
Heron Point 501 E Campus Ave, Chestertown, MD, United StatesSpeaker & program to be announced
BBC Board Meeting
Greenhouse Classroom, Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesBBC Board Meeting. While only authorized board members have a vote, any club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Contact any club officer or board member for details.
Birdwalk at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Jug Bay Wetlands 9740, 1361 Wrighton Rd, Lothian, MD, United StatesHost: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Leo Dilling, leodilling@hotmail.com, 703-282-0011
Meeting: Anne Arundel Bird Club
VirtualColin Rees will speak on “The Chesapeake Bay: The Future We Face”. The presentation will highlight specific climate change impacts on Chesapeake Bay flora and fauna. What is happening to the Bay’s ecology, including birds and other wildlife? It will identify actions being taken to mitigate climate change and discuss the need to anticipate rewriting […]
Meeting: Montgomery Bird Club
Potomac Presbyterian Church 10301 River Rd., Potomac, MD, United StatesWine and Cheese Event
Semi-Monthly afternoon walk at Lake Artemesia
Lake Artemesia Natural Area Berwyn Rd at Ballew Ave, Berwyn Heights, MD, United StatesHost: 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. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/