Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Tim Houghton (timhoughton@comcast.net; 410-510-7504) 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 flocks right overhead in […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Pat & Juanita Tate jpt8@earthlink.net 410-266-6043
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 paved road to the crest of the hill.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Alice Greely-Nelson, 410-499-0546 or alicendisplay@gmail.com. Description: 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 post a change of […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Leader: Greg Kearns Contact Alan Young alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-913-8300
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905; newarkfarms@gmail.com). Description: Dennis Kirkwood will take you for two mile walk along the Falling Branch Trail. 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. We […]
Tim Carney and Kristina Motley will speak on “Poplar Island: An International Model of Innovative Reuse” Our guest speakers will appear virtually but we will have an in-person gathering at the Potomac Presbyterian Church as usual, assuming COVID transmission rates in the county remain low. Doors open at around 7PM. Refreshments will be served. Poplar […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Leader: Kevin Graff, keyweststyle2001@gmail.com Description: Meet at Willow Grove.
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.
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-913-8300
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leaders: Bobbie Wells (410-924-2568 or wellsbk@yahoo.com) and Randy Gonzalez (404-291-2265 or randybgonzalez@gmail.com). Description: Shorebirds/Migrants. Depart: Easton Acme parking lot at 7:00 am or meet at Pickering Creek Audubon Center parking area (GPS 38.8600, -76.1238) at 7:15 am. Breakfast to follow, hosted by Bobbie Wells.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Sam Tillman, 443-844-5917, sam.tillman@gmail.com. Description: Paper Mill Flats is one of the best locations in the County to see migrating shorebirds. In addition to shorebirds, we will look for waterfowl, migrating warblers, vireos, and others. We’ll start along the first 1/2 mile of the NCR trail ending at a lookout […]
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669) Description: Morning hunt for late migrants and early arrivals
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mark Linardi, 443-834-8413 or 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. Some paths are not paved and can be hilly. Beginning birders welcome. Trip limited to 10 participants. […]
Annual Kick-off Picnic at the home of Paul Bystrak and Marylee Ross, 5968 Rockawalkin Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. Bring a covered dish to share. Drinks will be provided. Please be COVID 19 vaccinated. For directions and to RSVP, contact Paul Bystrak at shrike@comcast.net .
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 […]
Host: Caroline County Bird Club To register and for directions, contact Debby Bennett at dabennett1996@gmail.com. Description: Bird Banding observation at Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory. Great for kids. Adults welcome too.
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader – Ralph Gueder, Oldhawk@aol.com. Description: Meet at parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. This trip will be a skywatch for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. September 27, Tuesday rain date.
“The greatest environmental threat to wildlife and how to be a part of the solution” presented by Dr. Aaron Hogue, Associate Professor of Biology, Salisbury University. For more information contact Ellen Lawler at 410-982-8695 or emlawler534@comcast.net.
Greg Kearns will talk on birding in Brazil- the Pantanal, Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires
The Birder’s Guide to Maryland & DC is a project of the Maryland Ornithological Society.
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Cylburn Mansion
4915 Greenspring Avenue
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