Birding at Swan Harbor Farm

Swan Harbor Farm Park 401 Oakington Road, Havre de Grace, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Dennis Kirkwood (410-692-5905 or newarkfarms@gmail.com)   Description: This preserved area near the Upper Bay provides prime habitat for waterfowl, song birds, and marsh and field birds.

Birding at Loch Raven–Northampton Furnace Trail

Northampton Furnace Trail Chapelwood Lane, Timonium, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: John Dennehy, 410-375-9802 or jedennehy@verizon.net   Description: One-mile level trail through woods to water overlooks. Expect to see waterfowl, woodpeckers, sparrows and perhaps purple finches. Possible muddy spots, boots recommended. Telescopes can be useful for viewing distant waterfowl. Limited to 10 participants. RSVP Leader Required. Be Prepared: Masks and Social […]

Birding at Morgan Run South

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

Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact David Smith at lacsmith12@comcast.net, or by phone at 443-995-4108.   Description: We’ll look for late migrants and early winter residents, including Fox Sparrow and Hermit Thrush. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Ben Rose Lane. Moderate hiking.

Birding at Patterson Park

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

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.

Birding at Centennial Park CANCELED

Centennial Lake 10000 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD, United States

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Host: Howard County Bird Club Organizers Richard and Renee Peters, Richard@rrrpeters.org Description: Easy walking on paved path around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. All are welcome to attend but they […]

Birding at Fort McHenry

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

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Contact: 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 […]

Virtual Meeting: Carroll County Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact CK McAuliffe at cjhome23@gmail.com Description: Speaker: Matt Felperin, naturalist in northern Virginia and local Maryland photographer. Matt’s interest in birds soared during his internship at the Patuxent River Park, and he is becoming well known for his captivating bird photography. A recent trip to West Virginia to photograph warblers […]

Virtual Meeting: Frederick Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Host: Frederick Bird Club Description: Kevin Bennett will speak on Manakin lekking systems and some of his work on hybridization and genetics of plumage

Virtual Meeting: Harford Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Please register for the virtual meeting using this form Description: Do you ever see a photograph and wonder, ‘How did they get that shot?’; ‘What were they thinking as this scene played out before them?’ or ‘Which shot is this photographer’s favorite?’  Following nature photographers on social media inserts a bit […]

Chincoteague NWR Trip

Chincoteague NWR 8231 Beach Rd, Chincoteague Island, VA, United States

Host: YMOS NOTE: conditions at the time of the trip may change plans. Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Refuge Exploration – Waterfowl, Wading Birds, Winter Arrivals

Mt. Pleasant Farm Skywatch

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

Host: Howard County Bird Club Organizer Russ Ruffing, ruff2@verizon.net Description: This trip will be strictly a sky watch for late-migrating raptors and other potential goodies. Our main target will be Golden Eagle; while not expected, early November is the best time to catch one flying over Howard County. We will watch the skies and tally […]

Birding at West Friendship Park

West Friendship Park 12985 Frederick Road, West Friendship, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Organizer David Sandler, detour65@gmail.com Description: Moderate walking along field edges and through stream valleys. Small ponds may have some surprises. Expect wet areas. Rustic facilities. Meet at the parking area by the gray harvesters. All are welcome to attend but they must register at the bird club’s web page, howardbirds.website. […]

Birding at Marshy Point Nature Center

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

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Contact: 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. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful. RSVP Leader Required. Trip limited to 10 participants. Be Prepared: Masks and […]

Virtual Meeting: Talbot County Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Host: Talbot County Bird Club Contact: Bettye Maki (bjmaki04@mail.com) Description: John Seidel of Washington College will speak on: Sustaining Civilization: Ancient Lessons in Resilience and Collapse

Online Presentation: Baltimore Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club.   Description: “The Changes in the Birding Hobby”, presented by Iain Campbell. The very nature of birding has been changing over the last ten years, and at Tropical Birding we have been monitoring the changes and challenges to our lifestyle. Let’s have a conversation about the movement from listing birding to […]

Virtual Meeting: Baltimore Bird Club

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Description: The Changes in the Birding Hobby, presented by Iain Campbell. Continuing a series of feature presentations and slide shows each month except December and January. The very nature of birding has been changing over the last ten years, and at Tropical Birding we have been monitoring the changes and challenges […]

Virtual Meeting: Allegany/Garrett Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Host: Allegany & Garrett Counties Bird Club Prior to the meeting, the Google Meets link will be shared in a Bird Club email. For the phone number and pass code please contact Raquel Ketterman at 301-268-6746. Description: Program TBA

Virtual Meeting: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS

MD MD, United States

Host: Patuxent Bird Club/PGAS Description: MAGLEV High Speed Train Proposal: Oncoming Destruction of Critical Habitat at Patuxent Research Refuge & Beltsville Agriculture Research Center, presented by Sam Droege. This program will be presented via Zoom and is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required and seats are limited. Please register no later […]

Basics of Sparrow ID at Redgate Park

Redgate Park 14500 Avery Rd, Rockville, MD, United States

Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations, time, and directions, contact Lydia Schindler, lydia13621@gmail.com or Linda Friedland, linnet1@verizon.net. Description: Sparrows–Little Brown Jobs, to some–can be tricky to identify. A morning at Redgate Park provides a good opportunity to learn and review key field marks. In addition to common species like White-throated and Song and Swamp, we’ll […]

Virtual Meeting: Howard County Bird Club

MD MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club People who are nonmembers of the HCBC must email Mary Lou Clark (doctorfx_99@yahoo.com) in order to receive a ticket to this virtual event. Description: Sam Droege will speak on “The Birds and the BEES!” Sam has spent most of his career at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. He has […]