Meeting: Washington County Bird Club

Mt. Aetna Nature Center 21905 Mt. Aetna Road, Hagerstown, MD

Potluck begins at 6:00 pm. Please bring your own place setting, drink, and a dish to share. Meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Program: film TBA. Call 301-733-3016 for more information.

C&O Canal Bird Count

MD MD, United States

Contact James Speicher, the C&O Count Coordinator at jugornaught@gmail.com. Allegany/Garrett Counties contact is Melissa Hensel at mjhensel@yahoo.com

Patterson Park

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

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Patterson Park Audubon Center. 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 our website, […]

Perryville Community Park

Perryville Community Park 29 Water Plant Dr., Perryville, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club. Contact leaders Colleen Webster (410-459-4577; cwebster@harford.edu) or Sue Procell (443-417-4919). Description: On a leisurely excursion on mostly flat paved surfaces we will be in search of swimmers, divers, and fliers. There should be good views of ducks on Mill Creek and possible sightings of swans on Furnace Bay. Eagles are also […]

Chesapeake Farms field trip

Chesapeake Farms 7319 Remington Drive, Chestertown, MD, United States

Host: Kent County Bird Club Contact: Walter Ellison & Nancy Martin, 410-778-9568, birdclub.kentcountymd@gmail.com Description: Wintering waterfowl, raptors (notably eagles), White-crowned & other sparrows. Half day, bring snacks. Meet in the Dollar General parking lot, Chestertown at 8:00 AM.

First Wednesday Walk 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 survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. Telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and walk will be rescheduled to February 9. General grounds include paved Seawall Trail. NPS Volunteer Service Agreement is required […]

Semi-Monthly afternoon walk at Lake Artemesia

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

Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Description: Two-mile walk around lake on paved path; wheelchair-accessible. Families welcome. Meet at parking area at corner of Berwyn Rd. and Ballew Ave. in Berwyn Heights. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/

Pinecliff park

Pinecliff Park 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd, Frederick, Maryland, United States

Host: Frederick Bird Club. Contact Marilyn Veek, mveek@yahoo.com. Description: Winter birds.

Howard County Mid-winter Count

MD MD, United States

The Howard County Bird Club’s Annual Mid-winter count is scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022. Joe Hanfman is the count coordinator. Practice safe COVID-19 rules when you go out, but please participate! Contact your area coordinator to get more detailed instructions. Or just count at your own feeder. There is a separate feeder tally sheet […]

Hooper’s Island

Hoopers Island Hoopers Island Rd, Church Creek, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club Description: Ducks, gulls, sparrows. Carpool from Easton, Acme parking lot.

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.  Reservations not needed. Meet at 7:30 AM at east end of […]

Hughes Hollow

Hughes Hollow (McKee-Besher WMA) Sycamore Landing Road, Poolesville, Maryland

Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required), time, and other information, contact leader Nathan Tea at snowmie700@gmail.com. Description: Join us for a morning of winter marsh and woodland birding. Targets are sparrows, irruption finches, and possibly ducks. We will start at the parking lot. Dress for the weather; bring water and a snack if you […]

Ocean City Area Birding

Ocean City Ocean City, MD, United States

Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669 Description: Ocean City Area to Assateague Birding

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

Meeting: Talbot Bird Club

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

How Birding Changed My Life, Dr. Don Meritt

Meeting: Allegany/Garrett Counties Bird Club

Virtual

Ryland Taylor, Environmental Specialist with the Maryland Environmental Service at Poplar Island will present on the history of Poplar Island and the birds that frequent and benefit from the Poplar Island Restoration Project. Virtual meeting information will be shared by email. Contact westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com if interested in attending and you need the meeting link. Contact Raquel […]

Meeting: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS

Virtual

Jim McCann, State Zoologist, MD Department of Natural Resources, speaking on Dragonflies & Damselflies of Maryland. Location TBA. Meeting might be in-person in College Park, if COVID situation allows; otherwise on Zoom. Check PBC website (https://patuxentbirdclub.org) for updates on venue.

Gunners Lake

Gunner’s Lake Park 12671 Grey Eagle Court, Germantown, MD, United States

Host: Montgomery Bird Club For reservations (required) and more information, contact leader Mike Bowen at 202-236-0510 or dhmbowen@yahoo.com. Anne Cianni will co-lead. Description: This little body of water has established a deserved reputation over the years for a nice variety of wintering waterfowl and rather close views of the birds. If the lake is frozen over […]