Birding at North Point State Park

North Point State Park 8400 North Point Rd, Edgemere, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Peter Lev, plev@comcast.net or 410-952-9426. Description: Waterfowl, herons, raptors, songbirds—anything could turn up in North Point’s varied habitats.  Wear boots, trails may be muddy. Trip limited to 8 participants.  RSVP Leader required.  Masks and social distancing may be required.

Birding at Lake Roland

Lake Roland Park 1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, MD

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 410- 665-0769. Description: Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). Participants must sign a Covid-19 waiver. Masks and […]

Birding at Patterson Park

Patterson Park 27 South Patterson Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Patterson Park Audubon Center – patterson.audubon.org. 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 […]

Habitat Walk: Lower Stony Run Stream Restoration.

Wyman Park 602 Wyman Park Dr, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: James Wolf, Friends of Stony Run representative and Lynne Parks v.lynneparks@gmail.com or 443–416-6180. Description: To mitigate the erosion occurring along Lower Stony Run, Baltimore City and contractors from Biohabitats widened the stream bank and created a terraced stormwater wetland. Only some of the planned native plantings and tree replacements have […]

Birding Lake Roland’s Old Rugby Field and Blue Trails

Lake Roland Park 1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, MD

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Sam Tillman, sam.tillman@gmail.com, 443-844-5917. Description: Expect to see a variety of birds including migrating warblers and flycatchers, raptors over the field, and potentially waterbirds along the upper Jones Falls. This area saw 30+ species of warblers in 2020! This walk coincides with the ‘All the Birds at Lake Roland’ event […]

Western Shore Migrant Search

MD MD, United States

Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Refuge Exploration – Migrant search of Western Shore areas. Susquehanna SP, Swan Harbor, etc.

Birding at Lake Roland

Lake Roland Park 1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, MD

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mark Linardi, 443- 834-8413 or mlinardi@outlook.com. Description: Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). Participants must sign a Covid-19 waiver. […]

Memorial Walk at Milford Mill

Milford Mill Park 970 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader:  Nico Sarbanes, nasarbanes@yahoo.com. Description: A memorial walk will be held in honor of Leslie Starr, who led many walks here.  She was an avid birder and was always willing to help out fellow birders.  She was a mentor to many of our younger members.  The park, about 95 acres, features a level one-mile […]

Birding at Susquehanna State Park, Rock Run Gristmill

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

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, 410–686-7294 or baypuffin@hotmail.com. Description: Trip to the river in Harford County for resident Cerulean and Prothonotary Warblers and a collection of spring migrants. This is one of the best spring warbler watching sites in Maryland; 18 to 24 warbler species possible in a single day. Paths […]

Birding at Oregon Ridge and Agricultural Center

Oregon Ridge Nature Center 13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Simon Best, simonrabest@gmail.com Description: Oregon Ridge is a good spot for warblers, thrushes, and other passerines. The Center for Maryland Agriculture, just across Shawan Road, has a variety of open habitats and fields; we’ll look here for a few grassland specialists – Eastern Meadowlark, Grasshopper Sparrow, and Bobolink. Meet at […]

Cylburn Walk

Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD

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. Masks and Social Distancing […]

Chimney Swifts at Dusk

Hampden Bookbindery 3100 Elm St, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: Joan Cwi, 410- 467-5352 or jafjsc@verizon.net and Alice Nelson, 410- 499-0546 or alice.display@verizon.net. Description: The swifts have returned again to the Bookbindery Chimney in Hampden, so that is where we will hold the watch again this spring! Please check the BBC website in case there are any last minute location […]

Birding at Lake Roland

Lake Roland Park 1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, MD

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: Debbie & Lou Taylor, 410–852-9807, debrataylor11@gmail.com. Description: Continuing series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration in Lake Roland’s varied habitats. Meet at the Light Rail Parking Lot (Boardwalk entrance to the park). Check with leader if weather is extreme (rain, wind). Participants must sign a Covid-19 waiver. […]

Tuesday Evening Lectures at Cylburn

Virtual

“The Cohabitation of Shorebirds and Horseshoe Crabs.” Daisy Sudano will do a presentation on Maryland’s oldest living fossil, the Limulus Polyphemus, better known as the Horseshoe crab, and their part in making sure many migrating shorebirds, especially the Red Knot, continue to thrive. You may sign up for the meeting at https://baltimorebirdclub.org/schedule.html by clicking the […]

First Wednesday Walks at Fort McHenry

Fort McHenry 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 410- 665-0769 (alternate contact Wendy Alexander, 443- 204-3754). Description: Continuing a series of surveys at the fort and wetland. Binoculars required. Telescope can be useful for distance viewing. *Due to Covid-19 all walks are currently pending, please look for announcements via BBC email or social media or contact […]

May Count

MD MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Coordinator: Libby Errickson, elizabeth.errickson@gmail.com Description: Here’s your opportunity to count birds in a Baltimore City or Baltimore County territory of your choice on one of the best migration dates of the year. Feeder bird watchers also welcome. Contact the coordinator ahead of time to avoid duplication.

Birding at Patuxent Research Refuge- South Tract

Patuxent Research Refuge – Visitor Center – South Tract 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: Debbie & Lou Taylor, 410-852-9807, debrataylor11@gmail.com. Description: Early May at Patuxent South brings Warblers, Orioles and Flycatchers. May find Scarlet Tanager, Indigo Bunting and Grosbeak in a habitat mix including lakes, meadows, and forest wetlands. Walking 2-3 miles of boardwalks, floating walkways, forest floor and paved trails around lakes. *The […]

Birding by Ear 

Herring Run MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: Kim Tomko, Lynne Parks v.lynneparks@gmail.com or 443-416-6180. Description: Learn to identify birds by songs and calls. Expect warblers, orioles, vireos, and more. Lindsay Jacks will provide audio description. We’ll walk along a flat paved path that runs between Belair Rd. and Harford Rd. It’s a two-mile loop. Park and meet along the […]

**Youth Birding**

MD MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com, 410-426-7627. Description: These walks 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.  Please contact the leader for more information.  Trip limited to 10 participants. Masks and Social […]

Birding at Marshy Point Nature Center

Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Rd, Baltimore, MD, United States

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. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful. RSVP to leader required. Trip limited to 10 participants. Masks and Social Distancing May […]