Host: Montgomery Bird Club Description: Join William Young as he presents “A Million Penguins – Watching Penguins in the Antarctic”. In 2016, Bill Young took a cruise from southern Argentina to the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. On the trip, he saw an estimated one million penguins from seven species. His presentation will […]
Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact Scott Hodgdon to verify your bird-counting area (scotthodgdon@msn.com or 443-280-2480). Description: Parties of counters will set their own schedules in their pre-arranged areas to count resident and late migrant bird species throughout the county.
Description: This count will be conducted either Saturday or Sunday as determined by your county coordinator. Check the MOS web site for list of coordinators. State count coordinator is Charles Stirrat (stirrcr1@gmail.com).
NOTE: conditions at the time of the trip may change plans. Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Fall Bird Count of a small island in Dorchester County
Host: Harford Bird Club Coordinators Amanda Subolefsky (amandasubolefsky@gmail.com) and Eric Vangrin (evangrin@msn.com) Description: Visit the place J.J. Audubon called home for four years after he arrived here from France at age eighteen. It was here that he became captivated by the beauty and variety of birds around him and that the seed was planted […]
Host: Audubon and the Maryland Zoo Description: From forest to lake, a variety of bird species await. For information, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center. Participants must adhere to our COVID code of conduct and register in advance at our website, patterson.audubon.org.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Jim Meyers, jamesleomeyers@mac.com Description: One hour bird walk, followed by a hawk watch at the park. Bring a folding chair, food, water and sunblock for the morning’s hawk watch. Good chance to see broad-winged hawks and several other raptor species. Recommended for young birders and their parents. Limited to […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754. Description: Continuing a series of surveys of bird activity at the fort and wetland. Binoculars required. Telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather. Park outside the main entrance gate in lot on left, and meet at the gate. Limited to 10 participants. […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Alina Martin, alinacmartin@gmail.com. Description: Little known park, now popular during Spring & Fall migration. We’ll meet at the Remington Ave. bridge above Wyman Park Drive. The one-mile dirt path can be muddy. Recommended for young birders and their parents. Canceled in bad weather. Limited to 10 participants. RSVP Leader […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Debbie and Lou Taylor, 410-852-9807 or debrataylor11@gmail.com. Description: Continuing a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of Fall migration. This park has variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. Canceled in […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5095 or newarkfarms@gmail.com) Description: A 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. Meet near the pavilion […]
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Mark Johnson (410-692-5978 or marksjohnson2@gmail.com) Description: Mark Johnson, our resident bird bander, accomplished birder and naturalist will demonstrate banding techniques as well as explain why we band birds and what we learn from tracking banded birds that may help our declining bird numbers. This is also an opportunity for […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Lynne Parks, 443-416-6180 or v.lynneparks@gmail.com Description: To mitigate the erosion occurring along Lower Stony Run, Baltimore City and contractors from Biohabitats widened the stream bank to create a terraced stormwater wetland. Only some of the planned native plantings and tree replacements have been implemented. The heavy rains of 2018 […]
Host: Carroll County Bird Club For more details or to RSVP contact Scott Hodgdon at 443 280 2480 or scotthodgdon@msn.com. Description: Come and enjoy a pleasant walk while bird watching in Piney Run. It is one of the hotspots for birding in the county. A mix of habitats: woods, water and fields. We should […]
NOTE: conditions at the time of the trip may change plans. Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Morning hunt for late migrants and early arrivals
Host: Baltimore Audubon Description: 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 website, patterson.audubon.org.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Kevin Graff, 410-967-5896 (text only) or keyweststyle2001@gmail.com Description: Short, level path next to the Horseshoe Casino’s parking garage. Optional side trip to Middle Branch Park. Early waterfowl, waders, flycatchers, warblers. We’ll meet at 1400 Warner St, Baltimore, MD 21230. Recommended for young birders and their parents. Canceled in bad […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Peter Lev, 410-952-9426 or plev@comcast.net 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. Beginning birders welcome. Limited to 10 participants. RSVP Leader Required. Be Prepared: Masks and Social Distancing […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: Mary Chetelat, 410-665-0769 Description: Continuing a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of Fall migration. This park has variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. Canceled in bad weather. Limited to […]
Host: Frederick Bird Club Description: Topic TBD. Meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
The Birder’s Guide to Maryland & DC is a project of the Maryland Ornithological Society.
MOS Mailing Address:
Maryland Ornithological Society, Inc.
Cylburn Mansion
4915 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209