Bird Banding at Foreman’s Branch

Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory Chino Farm Lane, Chestertown, MD, United States

Host Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Peter Hanan, 301-580-2785 or peter.hanan@icloud.com

Belmont Manor Historic Park

Belmont Manor Historic Park 6555 Belmont Woods Rd, Elkridge, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com. Description: A walk around the fields looking for early migrants. This trip will have a special guest, Mike Bowen. Mike used to work at the property and will be able to show us around and tell stories about the history of this location.

Walk at Ward Farm Recreation & Nature Park

Ward Farm 10455 Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD, United States

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Alan Christian, 301-873-3814 or achristian328@comcast.

Antietam National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, MD, United States

Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Jeff Smith, 240-291-1892 or jefsmith78@gmail.com Description: Early migrants and spring arrivals. Contact leader for meeting time and location.

Eastern Shore Migrant Search

MD MD, United States

Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Search for early migrants on the Eastern Shore: Nassawango Creek, Elliott Island Rd, Blackwater Refuge

Wildflowers and Birds at Susquehanna SP

Susquehanna State Park Rock Run area 4398 Rock Run Road, Havre de Grace, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Leaders Colleen Webster (410-459-4577; cwebster@harford.edu), Eric Vangrin (evangrin@msn.com; 443-417-7219), and Sue Procell (443-417-4919; procellmd@gmail.com). Description: Enjoy discovering the beauty of colorful spring wildflowers and the gorgeous spring plumage of migrant and resident bird species. Meet at the parking area at the confluence of Deer Creek and the Susquehanna River just north […]

Wakefield Valley Golf Course in Carroll County

Wakefield Valley Golf Course 1000 Fenby Farm Rd, Westminster, MD, United States

Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact: Jeff Marx jmarx@mcdaniel.edu Description: The golf course has a nice variety of habitat, so the park is always a great place to bird. This time of year, you can expect to see a variety of year-round resident birds as well as some early migrants, including swallows, warblers, vireos, and […]

South Appleton Road Parking Lot

Fair Hill NRMA 2895 Appleton Road, Elkton, MD, United States

Host: Cecil Bird Club Leader Ken Drier (kdrier@zoominternet.net) Description: Fair Hill NRMA is a prime spot for spring migrants. Join bird club members for a walk through this not-often-birded area. NOTE; part of the trail on this walk is hilly with some steep areas. This is SOUTH of Rt. 273 on Appleton Road, not the […]

Garrett County Ponds

Finzel Swamp Preserve 305 Cranberry Swamp Road, Frostburg, MD, United States

Host: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club. Contact westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com for questions or to register. Description: Meet at the Finzel Swamp parking area at 9:00 am. We will visit the Finzel Swamp, Piney Reservoir, […]

Mill Creek

Mill Creek Sanctuary Wye Mills, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Jeff Ettinger (410-443-5016 or jkeffinger55@gmail.com) Description: Maintenance and birding. Depart Easton Acme parking lot at 7 am or meet at Mill Creek at 7:20 am

Meeting: Talbot Bird Club

Easton YMCA Multipurpose Room 202 Peachblossom Rd, Easton, MD, United States

Walter Ellison will speak on “An Overview of Bird Migration.” Business meeting will follow, including election of new officers.

Walk at Conquest Preserve

Conquest Preserve 314 Conquest Rd, Centreville, MD, United States

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Adele Clagett, 410-212-2652 or adele@birding.pictures

Meeting: Montgomery Bird Club

Potomac Presbyterian Church 10301 River Rd., Potomac, MD, United States

Dianna Loescher will speak on Montgomery Parks Bird Community Index Project

Bird Walk at Fort Frederick SP

Fort Frederick State Park 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD, United States

Host: Washington County Bird Club Leaders: Bruce and Linda Field Description: Meet at 7:30 am at CMV lot off Rt. 65. Call 391-991-9174 if you plan to attend.

Irish Grove Work Weekend

Irish Grove Sanctuary Brinkleys, MD, United States

Please join your fellow birders as the rich tradition of Irish Grove volunteer work weekends continues. Activities will include trail maintenance, structure maintenance, and house cleaning/upkeep, and, of course, BIRDING. Contact Jeremy Castle: jeremy.castle@mdbirds.org for any questions or to sign-up.

Fred Archibald

Fred Archibald Sanctuary 6011 Boyers Mill Road, New Market, MD, United States

Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Lynn Kieffer, 301-943-5290 or lynnkieffer@yahoo.com. Description: Early migrants and spring arrivals. Contact leader for meeting time and location.

Walk at Swan Creek Wetlands

Swan Creek Wetlands 1000 Kembo Road, Curtis Bay, MD, United States

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Stan Arnold, 410-428-7567, thrushhost@gmail.com

Mt. Pleasant Farm – Howard County Conservancy

Mt. Pleasant Farm 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD, United States

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. Facilities available. Meet at parking lot near the barn.

Morgan Run South in Carroll County

Morgan Run NEA 4000 Benrose Lane, Sykesville, MD, United States

Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact: John White jwgroovin@yahoo.com Description: South of Westminster just off Route 97 and encompasses over 2000 acres of mixed habitat. Over 160 species have been recorded here, making it an ideal area to explore during the spring migration. It is considered an eBird hotspot! Conditions here vary based on weather […]