Blackwater NWR

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

Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required), starting place, and time, contact leader Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net or 240-308-4114. Description: Full day (to dusk). Early waterfowl and lingering migrants plus late afternoon marsh watch. Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Bring lunch and drinks. Limit: 12.

Swan Harbor Farm Park

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

Host: Frederick Bird Club. Contact Kathy Calvert, 301-810-5677 or kathycalvert1@gmail.com.

YMOS Photo Big Day

MD MD, United States

Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669. Description: Students photograph birds to raise money for a cause.

Monthly walk at Fran Uhler Natural Area

Fran Uhler Natural Area 7600 Lemon’s Bridge Road, Bowie, MD, United States

Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Leader Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com). Description: Two-mile out-and-back walk at natural area on the Patuxent River; fields, wet woods, brushy areas. Trail is gravel and dirt and is mostly flat, no hills. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people.  Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of Lemon’s Bridge Road, […]

Masonville Cove Environmental and Education Center

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center 1000 Frankfurst Ave, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Tim Carney, tcarney@menv.com Description: Breakfast with the Birds. Masonville Cove in Baltimore City welcomes BBC for muffins and coffee and a look at waterfowl in Baltimore Harbor. Landbirding is also good at Masonville, sometimes turning up unexpected surprises. We will visit both the area immediately behind the Nature Center and […]

Lilypons/New Design Road

Lilypons Water Gardens 6800 Lily Pons Road, Adamstown, MD, United States

Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and starting time and place, contact leader Clive Harris at clivegharris@yahoo.com. Description: Half day. Wintering field birds, targeting Fox and Tree Sparrows, possibly Virginia Rail and American Bittern. Limit: 6.

Birding Eastern Talbot County

Host: Talbot Bird Club. Description: Pipits, horned larks. Meet at Easton Acme parking lot.

Monthly walk at Kinder Farm Park

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

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-991-8300

Swan Harbor Farm Park

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

Host: Harford Bird Club. Leader Mark Johnson (410-692-5978; marksjohnson2@gmail.com). Description: Swan Harbor is a preserved area near the Upper Bay and provides prime habitat for waterfowl, song birds, and marsh and field birds. This Harford County gem has a commanding view of the bay and three impoundments, wooded trails and open fields to explore. The […]

Druid Hill Park 

Druid Hill Park 900 Druid Park Lake Drive, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Patterson Park Audubon Center 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 website,  patterson.audubon.org.

Field trip to Piscataway National Park – Wharf Road fishing area

Piscataway Park 1400 Wharf Rd, Accokeek, MD, United States

Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Leader Ken Cohen (kvulture@aol.com). Description: The mouth of the Piscataway Creek at the Potomac River is one of the best spots in PG County for wintering waterfowl and gulls. Bring scopes and snacks. The fishing area is gravel-surfaced; birding will be near the parked cars and would be wheelchair-accessible. […]

Patuxent Research Refuge Birding

Patuxent Research Refuge – Visitor Center – South Tract 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, United States

Host: YMOS Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669. Description: Refuge Birding

YMOS MEETING

Patuxent Research Refuge – Visitor Center – South Tract 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, United States

YMOS Annual Meeting. Contact: George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669

**Youth Birding**

Oregon Ridge Nature Center 13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com, 410-426-7627. Description: These trips are designed to encourage the appreciation of birds and bird habitat conservation to minors through mentorship and education. They will change monthly and may include youth-oriented education programs, youth birding trips, and competitions.  This month’s theme will be “Owls”. We will meet at Oregon Ridge. Please contact […]

Tuckahoe State Park

Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club. Description: Waterfowl, sparrows. Meet at Easton Acme parking lot.

Loch Raven- Skeet and Trap Club

Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Club 12301 Dulaney Valley Road, Phoenix, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: John Dennehy at 410- 653-5214 or jedennehy@verizon.net. Description: Winter brings a selection of waterfowl, loons, and grebes. Bald Eagles, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Red-tailed Hawks are also found year-round. Telescopes can be useful. We will meet in the parking lot. RSVP to leader required.

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, 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.