Howard County Mid-winter Count
Compiler Joe Hanfman, auk1844@gmail.com
Compiler Joe Hanfman, auk1844@gmail.com
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dave Webb (porzana@comcast.net; 410-939-3537). Description: A variety of waterfowl is expected as well as songbirds. Bring a photo ID for admission to the Proving Grounds. Meet at the McDonalds, Rt. 40 and Edgewood Rd.
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Contact Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com) for more information. Description: Monthly walk. Meet at east end of Lemon’s Bridge Road, off Route 197 just north of Bowie State University. No reservations needed.
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Susan Henyon, 240-682-3882 or suehenyon@rocketmail.com. Description: We’ll start a little later on this Saturday trip. Bring your scope if you have one, and if you don’t there will be plenty to share as we explore the waterfront and the area around Oxford for waterfowl, gulls, loons, and sparrows. Meet at […]
Contact Walter Ellison and Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568 or borealdee@gmail.com.
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, 410-991-8300 or alnmyoung@aol.com Description: Join us for the monthly walk along paved paths as well as grass and dirt paths through varied habitat looking for resident birds. Meet at the top of the parking lot past the sport fields.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Contact the leader for reservations and more information. Leader Mark England, 240-375-4500 (cell) or markengland@canamcontractors.com. Description: Bundle up for a LATE AFTERNOON search for wintering sparrows and raptors, including possible N. Harriers and Short-eared Owls, at this closed- to- the-public landfill adjacent to the Blue Mash Nature Trail. Mostly open terrain […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Judy Brennan, 410-991-2412 or el.judith@gmail.com. Description: We will carpool to Hillsmere to check along the South Riverfront for water birds then to the neighborhoods of Arundel on the Bay and Oyster Harbors, continuing on to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to walk the short trail back into Black Walnut Cove. […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Mary Chetelat, 410-665-0769 (alternate contact Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754). Description: Continuing a series of monthly morning surveys of bird activity at the Fort and wetland. Telescopes useful. Canceled in inclement weather. Meet outside of park front gates, and park at lot on left hand side. Park outside the main entrance gate, in […]
Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact CJ McAuliffe at cjhome@wildblue.net. Description: “Ringler’s Choice” with Bob Ringler and CCBC Planning Discussion.
Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Contact David Mozurkewich (mozurk@bellAtlantic.net) for more information. Description: Semi-monthly walk. Wheelchair-accessible. Meet at 3 pm at parking lot at intersection of Berwyn Rd. and Ballew Ave. in Berwyn Heights. No reservations needed.
Host: Frederick Bird Club Description: Murray Bakst will speak on Bird Sex and Breeding Behavior.
Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Allen Lewis, allenrlewis@gmail.com. Description: Easy walking along the lake and to Forbay Pond. Waterfowl, sparrows and winter finches are possible. The lake can turn up interesting surprises. No facilities. Handicap accessible. Meet at Dockside Parking lot.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Joe Corcoran, corcoran2921@gmail.com or 667-231-6453. Description: All day trip to see ducks, thousands of geese, Bald Eagles, and Brown-headed Nuthatches. White Pelicans possible. Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owl possible in the late afternoon. Possible other stops along the way. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Trip canceled in snow, rain, or […]
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Dave Bent, 410-822-2113 or bentd72@gmail.com. Description: Another Saturday trip that combines the waterfowl found on both the open waters of the Choptank River with the Blackwater impoundments. Also expect lots of eagles and other raptors as well as a heavy dose of other species. Depart Easton Acme at 7 am.
Host: Tri-county Bird Club Contact Mike Walsh at 410-422-0428 or mik.walsh@comcast.net. Description: Birding trip to Dorchester County, including Choptank River and Blackwater NWR, for waterfowl, raptors, other winter residents. Meet at the Royal Farms on Rt. 50 west of Salisbury at 7:30 AM. Bring lunch and snacks.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dennis Kirkwood (newarkfarms@gmail.com or 410-692-5905). Description: Trip begins at Jarrettsville Elementary School parking lot. From there Dennis leads us on a pleasant tour through NW Harford County’s agricultural area to find wintering field birds and waterfowl. Expect Horned Larks, along with Ring-necked Ducks and maybe a Cackling Goose. The trip […]
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Leo Dilling, 703-282-0011 or leodilling@hotmail.com. Description: Situated between the South River and Harness Creek birders will enjoy trails winding through forests and past grassy fields on a paved path. $6.00 charge if you don’t have a county park sticker.
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, at least 2 weeks in advance. Description: Meet at Ocean City Inlet at 8 AM for coastal birds; we’ll also bird inland ponds for ducks and Assateague Island for wintering birds. There may be some opportunity for Saturday birding also.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, 410-686-7294 or baypuffin@hotmail.com. 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. Recommended for young birders and their parents. Boots advisable, telescopes useful.