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Monthly walk at Governor Bridge Natural Area

Governor Bridge Natural Area 7600 block of Governor Bridge Road, Bowie, MD, United States

Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Leader Bill Sefton (kiwisuits@msn.com). Description: Two-mile loop at natural area on the Patuxent River; fields, wet woods, brushy areas, wetlands, ponds. Natural surface trails may be wet; waterproof footwear advised. Leaders may require mask for unvaccinated people. Reservations not needed. Meet at 7:30 AM at the Natural Area parking […]

Druid Hill Park 

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

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

CANCELED Field Trip to Bombay Hook and other Delaware Bayshore Hotspots

Bombay Hook NWR 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE, United States

THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED Host: Patuxent Bird Club & PGAS. Gene Scarpulla and Marcia Watson will lead Description: A trip to Bombay Hook and nearby sites at the height of the fall shorebird migration; this is also a good time to pick up interesting rare waders such as Tricolored Heron or White Ibis. This […]

Lowe’s Wharf and Blackwalnut Point

Lowes Wharf Lowes Wharf Rd, Sherwood, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader: Randy Gonzalez (404-291-2265 or randybgonzalez@gmail.com)   Description: Waders/Early Migrants Meet at Lowes Wharf at 5:30 am (GPS 38.7658, -76.3277) or at Blackwalnut Point at 7:00 am (GPS 38.6833, -76.3437)

**Youth Birding**

Fairwood Forest 5925 Fairwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com, 410-426-7627. Description: “Bird Banding” will be this month’s theme. These walks 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.  Please contact the leader for more information.

Bird Walk at Bombay Hook & more

Bombay Hook NWR 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE, United States

Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Dale Murphy murphy_dale@msn.com 410-798-6345 Description: Meet at Bay 50, 7:00 AM

Patterson Park

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

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

Basic Bird Walk at Camp Mardella

Camp Mardella 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD, United States

Host: Caroline County Bird Club. Leaders: Robin Lahnemann and Debby Bennett. Description: Park and meet by the pavilion at 8 am. The pavilion is on the left hand side as you are going down the lane before you get to the main campus area.

Shorebirds

DE DE, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leader: Mike Hudson, mike.p.hudson@gmail.com. Description: Shorebird migration begins early; by the 4th of July, some species are already passing south again and by the end of August, migration for many shorebirds is peaking across our region. There are nearly two dozen shorebird species that are possible in late August in Delaware and […]

Havre de Grace Shoreline Evening Paddle

Tydings Park 908 S Washington St, Havre De Grace, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Contact leaders Colleen Webster (410-459-4577 or cwebster@harford.edu) or Sue Procell (443-417-4919; procellmd@gmail.com). Description: Bring your kayak, canoe, stand-up to the launch ramp at Tydings Park. The harbor areas of Havre de Grace are home to a great variety of water-related species such as ducks, geese, swallows, osprey, gulls, terns, heron and […]

Lowe’s Wharf and Blackwalnut Point

Lowes Wharf Lowes Wharf Rd, Sherwood, MD, United States

Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader: Vince De Sanctis (410-886-2009 or vdesanctis@verizon.net) Description: Waders/Early Migrants Meet at Lowes Wharf at 5:30 am (GPS 38.7658, -76.3277) or at Blackwalnut Point at 7:00 am (GPS 38.6833, -76.3437)  

Picnic: Washington County Bird Club

Washington Monument State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, MD, United States

Washington County Bird Club Picnic. Please bring your own plates, silverware, drink, and a dish to share. Alcohol is allowed within the shelter. Leashed pets are welcome. Meet at Fort Necessity Shelter.

Cromwell Valley Park

Cromwell Valley Park 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville, MD

Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Peter Lev, plev@comcast.net or 410-952-9426 Description: First in a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has a variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome.

Middle Patuxent Environmental Area

Middle Patuxent Environmental Area South Wind Trail, Columbia, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader John Harris, jaybee.harris@gmail.com Description: Moderate walking through wooded trails and along the river. Great area for migrants of all species. Field edges and thickets provide sparrow habitat. Prepare for wet grass and mud on the trails. Meet at the Trotter Road entrance.

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. No reservations needed.Leader varies. Leader may require mask for unvaccinated people. For more information, see PGAS Meetup site at https://www.meetup.com/Prince-Georges-Audubon-Society/

Meeting: Frederick Bird Club

Homewood at Crumland Farms 7407 Willow Road, Frederick, MD, United States

Gene Scarpulla will speak on Shorebirds ID

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, […]

North Point State Park

North Point State Park 8400 North Point Rd, Edgemere, MD, United States

Host: Baltimore Bird Club. Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, baypuffin@hotmail.com or 410-686-7294. Description: Varied habitats including marsh, woods, and beach. Expect to see Little Blue and other herons, songbirds, and raptors. Trails are level but unpaved. Boots advised if we have had a lot of rain. The entrance fee is $4 per car unless you […]

Rockburn Branch Park

Rockburn Branch Park 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

Host: Howard County Bird Club Leader Mary Lou Clark, doctorfx_99@yahoo.com. Description: Moderate walking through the woods and fields of our largest county park looking for migrants. Paths may be muddy. Facilities available. Meet in parking lot on the left just past the restored schoolhouse. The park gate is just beyond Rockburn Elementary School.

Annual Picnic and Bird Walk

Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville, MD, United States

Host: Harford Bird Club Description: Enjoy classic picnic foods with your fellow club members at the pavilion of the Eden Mill Nature Center overlooking the beautiful Deer Creek Valley and waterfalls at the mill. Due to COVID concerns bring your own lunch and drink. Paper and plasticware will be provided. Weather permitting, a bird walk […]