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Birding at Kinder Farm Park

Kinder Farm Park 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD, United States

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.

Birding at Oaks Landfill

Oaks Landfill 20600 Zion Rd, Laytonsville, MD, United States

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 […]

Birding Annapolis Neck

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. […]

First Wednesday 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 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 […]

Meeting: Carroll County Bird Club

Carroll Nonprofit Center 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster, MD, United States

Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact CJ McAuliffe at cjhome@wildblue.net. Description: “Ringler’s Choice” with Bob Ringler and CCBC Planning Discussion.

Birding at Lake Artemesia

Lake Artemesia Natural Area Berwyn Rd at Ballew Ave, Berwyn Heights, MD, United States

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.

Meeting: Frederick Bird Club

Homewood at Crumland Farms 7407 Willow Road, Frederick, MD, United States

Host: Frederick Bird Club Description: Murray Bakst will speak on Bird Sex and Breeding Behavior.

Birding at Lake Elkhorn

Lake Elkhorn Dockside Lane, Columbia, MD, United States

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.

Blackwater NWR Birding

Blackwater NWR 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, MD, United States

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 […]

Birding Cambridge Waterfront & Blackwater NWR

Blackwater NWR 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, MD, United States

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.

Dorchester County Birding Trip

Blackwater NWR 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, MD, United States

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.

Bradenbaugh Soup Tour

MD MD, United States

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 […]

Birding at Quiet Waters Park

Blue Heron Center, Quiet Waters Park 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD, United States

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.

Ocean City Birding

Ocean City Ocean City, MD, United States

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.

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, 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.

Meeting: Talbot Bird Club

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

Host: Talbot Bird Club Description: Our guest speaker will be Brian Prendergast talking on “Protection from Insect-borne Diseases and West Nile Virus Effects on Birds and People”.

Meeting: Allegany/Garrett Counties Bird Club

Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD, United States

Host: Allegany/Garrett Counties Bird Club Contact Raquel Ketterman at raquelketterman@verizon.net or 301-268-6746. Description: Katie Fallon, Chair and Co-Founder of the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia will speak on her book “Vulture – The Private Life of an Unloved Bird.” Room TBD.

Meeting: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS

College Park Airport Operations Bldg, 2nd floor 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD, United States

Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Description: “Duck Stamp History and Importance to Conservation” presented by Suzanne Fellows.

Birding Governor Bridge Natural Area

Governor Bridge Natural Area 7600 block of Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, MD, United States

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Chris Barry, 410-897-7216 or rpbarr00@aacounty.org. Description: Located on the bank of the Patuxent River and operated as part of the Patuxent River Park. Trails criss-cross the park, allowing a walk through all the different habitats.