“Creek Ecosystem Importance for Breeding Birds and Aquatic Live” by Emilio Concari. Emilio grew up in Eldersburg, MD. He first became interested in birds and then his interests expanded to include herps, fishing, mushrooms, aquatic ecosystems, and nature photography. He currently attends UMBC for a degree in environmental studies and plans to become a naturalist/environmental […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club For signup and where to meet, please contact co-leaders Evelyn Ralston (evelynralston@icloud.com, 240-505-0699) or Susan Hunt (shunt820@yahoo.com; 240-426-4407). Description: Mid-March is still early for spring migration but who knows? Wheaton RP always surprises us. Ducks, woodpeckers, flycatchers, raptors (sometimes a Merlin!), bluebirds, towhees are all possible and if you don’t know […]
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 required.
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Tim Houghton (timhoughton@comcast.net or 410-510-7504) Description: Meet at Nottingham Drive (Baltimore County) at 7:00 PM for a second try at one of our most interesting and elusive birds. Hopefully, you will see the fascinating Woodcock sky-dance mating display as well as hear their distinctive call notes. Note: The location and […]
Discovering Australia, where bird song evolved (Speaker: Evelyn Ralston) For a long time, Australian mammals and birds were considered “inferior”. Over the past 50 years however, it has been established that songbirds and several other bird families in fact originated and evolved in Australia, explaining their diversity and specificity and the importance of the austral […]
Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: YMOS fund-raiser as MOS members pledge per species found. Sat: Ocean City to Cambridge. Sun: Cambridge to Bay Bridge.
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Patterson Park Audubon Center – patterson.audubon.org. Description: Join Audubon and the Maryland Zoo to explore this leafy city park. 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 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: David Sandler, (410) 370-0747 (alternate 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. *Due to Covid-19 all walks are currently pending, please look for announcements via BBC email or social media or […]
Host: Harford Bird Club The leader is Dennis Kirkwood (newarkfarms@gmail.com or 410-692-5905). Description: Meet at the Lapidum boat launch at the southern end of Susquehanna State Park at 8:00 AM and join us for a morning scan of the river in search of lingering winter visitors, early spring arrivals and resident species. Little Gull and […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Sam Tillman, sam.tillman@gmail.com, 443-844-5917. Description: We’ll explore two locations for winter waterfowl, early shorebirds, and spring songbirds. We’ll start with a walk along the first 1/2 mile of the NCR ending at a lookout over a small mud flat which can be good for shorebirds. After returning to the parking […]
Andy Brown will speak on “The Natural History of Barn Owls”. He will discuss the Natural History of Barn Owls, describe the historical conservation efforts in Maryland and outline some future conservation goals for Barn Owls identified through the Farmland Raptor Project. Bio: Andy is a Maryland native and attended college at Frostburg State University. […]
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Max Wilson, mercretas@hotmail.com Description: Explore the scrub habitat below the power lines cutting through Cabin John Regional Park. Spend the morning studying multiple sparrow species with the potential for an American Kestrel that overwintered in 2019. We will be walking the dirt road with a few moderate inclines. Email leader […]
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 […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Alina Martin, alinacmartin@gmail.com. Description: Morning trip to see ducks, grebes, coots, and other water birds. We’ll also look for winter residents such as sparrows, and raptors. Trip canceled in snow, rain, or slippery conditions. RSVP to leader required. Trip limited to 10 participants. Masks and social distancing required.
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Dave Powell, seneca.ranger@gmail.com Description: We’ll be looking for early warblers and lingering waterfowl as we head upstream for a several hour walk. Easy level walking. Start at the Pennyfield parking lot at 7 am. Reservations required with a limit of 6. Email the leader for reservation and more info.
Kim Derrickson will speak on “Nesting Strategies in Wood Thrushes”. Dr. Kim Derrickson is an Associate Professor of Biology at Loyola University Maryland. He teaches a number of avian biology, ecology, and animal behavior courses. His research has been supported by NSF and the Smithsonian Institution. He has published over 20 scientific papers and recognized […]
Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: John Landers, dado1bw@aol.com, 410-292-9549. Description: First in a 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. […]
“Night Heron Nesting Colonies in Baltimore City” by George Williams. Mr. Williams’ interest in the Night Herons began when a friend suggested they try to find Night Herons that were supposedly nesting in Baltimore City. Since 2012 he has been tracking their behaviors and photographing them to share with others. Tonight you will see many […]
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 […]
Karen Lippy will share her stories of “The Eagles of Codorus State Park,” whose comings and goings she has watched for nearly 15 years. Karen is an author, bird enthusiast, and longtime volunteer at Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA. A link to request an invitation to the meeting will be posted later.
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