C&O Count
Volunteers for the Annual C&O Canal Bird Count sign up to cover a mile or miles along the canal in Allegany and western Washington County. Contact Melissa at westernmdbirdclub@gmail.com if interested.
Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events
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Middle Branch Roundup
Middle Branch Roundup
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader Nico Sarbanes, nasarbanes@yahoo.com Description: This walk will feature shorter stops at multiple hotspots along the Patapsco River’s Middle Branch, including Cherry Hill Park, Middle Branch Park, and Ferry Bar Park, with additional stops as time permits. Trip limited to 15 participants; RSVP required. Contact leader for directions and detailed itinerary.
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Tri-County Bird Club: Meeting
Tri-County Bird Club: Meeting
“Tri-County Reptiles and Amphibians” presented by Dave Wilson, co-owner of Delmarva Birding Weekends, and former executive director of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. Dave was the Worcester County Coordinator for […]
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Bird Walk at Huntley Meadows
Bird Walk at Huntley Meadows
Host Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Stan Arnold, thrushhost@gmail.com, 410-428-7567.
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Big Pool/Fort Frederick
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Jeff Smith at 240-291-1892 or jefsmith78@gmail.com. Description: Wintering birds. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
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Adkins Arboretum, Tuckahoe State Park
Adkins Arboretum, Tuckahoe State Park
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Kate Ziegler (440-292-5525 or kathleenanneziegler@gmail.com) Description: Waterfowl and forest birds. Depart from Acme Parking Lot at 6:30 am OR meet at parking area by Lake Tuckahoe boat ramp parking at 7:15 am (GPS 38.969 N, 75.945 W)
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Soup Trip!! Return to the World Famous Bradenbaugh Flats
Soup Trip!! Return to the World Famous Bradenbaugh Flats
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Dennis Kirkwood (443-299-2272 or newarkfarms@gmail.com) for questions. Description: Join Dennis Kirkwood at the World Famous Bradenbaugh Flats and scoping for birds. Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark, Red-headed Woodpecker, Cackling Goose, and Snow Bunting are possible. The trip ends at the leader’s hoouse for 3 varieities of homemade soup. Meet at Jarretsville […]
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Druid Hill Park
Druid Hill Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, tags2011@gmail.com Description: Easy walk through the southern half of the park, with an emphasis on waterfowl on the lake. Also expect winter passerines and hopefully some raptors. Scope useful. Meet at Swann Dr. entrance. RSVP required.
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Great Falls YMBC Walk
Great Falls YMBC Walk
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Mentors: Bob Cantilli and Andy Martin. Description: We will meet at the Great Falls Tavern and then proceed to the river overlook to the right of where the lock bridge enters the towpath. After checking the river for ducks etc. we will walk the River Trail (~2 miles round trip). After […]
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Monthly Kinder Walk
Monthly Kinder Walk
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com or 410-991-8300.
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Irvine Nature Center
Irvine Nature Center
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Mark Linardi, 443-834-8413 or mlinardi@outlook.com. Description: A great spot for sparrows, raptors, and other birds of winter. Canceled if rain or winds. A fee of $5 per person is required. RSVP to leader required.
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Perryville Park Ducks
Perryville Park Ducks
Host: Cecil Bird Club Leader Maryanne Dolan (MARYANNE.DOLAN@GMAIL.COM). Description: One of Cecil County’s prime locations. A half-day of seeking out migrants and early waterfowl at Perryville Community Park, and along the Susquehanna River. Dress for cold and wind. Bring scope if you have one. A mix of driving and some walking. Meet at Perryville Community […]
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Meeting: YMOS
Meeting: YMOS
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com pr 410-463-1669. Description: Speaker TBA.
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Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551. Description: Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to February 12. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking […]
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Meeting: Frederick Bird Club
Meeting: Frederick Bird Club
Emily Williams will speak on Not Just a Backyard Bird: Insights into the Annual Movements of American Robins.
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Dorchester County Birding Trip
Dorchester County Birding Trip
Host: Tri-County Bird Club For more information contact trip leader, Mike Walsh at 410-422-0428 or mik.walsh@comcast.net. Description: Birding trip to Dorchester County, including Choptank River, Blackwater NWR, and the Tubman […]
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HABITAT TOUR: Eccleston Wetland Restoration site
HABITAT TOUR: Eccleston Wetland Restoration site
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Tim Carney, timmyc83@gmail.com. Description: The Eccleston Restoration project is an experimental stream and wetland restoration / rewilding project developed to offset environmental impacts from the I95 electronic toll lanes through Harford County. It was developed in close consultation with local stakeholders and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to preserve, […]
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Duck Survey
Duck Survey
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Linda Vitchock, lindabvit@hotmail.com, 410-901-7555. Description: Fort Smallwood Park and Downs Memorial Park.
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Hughes Hollow
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Kathy Brown at ktbnurse@gmail.com. Description: Join us for a morning of winter marsh and woodland birding. Targets are sparrows, woodpeckers, and possibly ducks. Be prepared for possible wet/muddy conditions. Beginners and young birders are encouraged to join. Limit: 12.
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Hoopers Island Area
Hoopers Island Area
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Bill Bulmer (301-520-7759 or billbulmer53@gmail.com) Description: Waterfowl and shorebirds. Depart from Easton Acme parking lot at 6:30 am OR meet at Meekins Neck Road at 7:20 am (contact Bill Bulmer about specific location to meet)
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Serenity Ridge
Serenity Ridge
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Frank Marenghi, frank_marenghi@hotmail.com. Description: Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a partnered habitat hike and birding walk through the trails of Serenity Ridge. Serenity Ridge has an impressive array of fields, old field, and primary riparian forest habitats. There are over 3 miles of trails over somewhat […]
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Ocean City Area Birding
Ocean City Area Birding
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669. Description: Ocean City Area to Assateague Birding.
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Board Meeting: Baltimore Bird Club
Board Meeting: Baltimore Bird Club
While only authorized board members have a vote, any club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Contact any club officer or board member for details. Online only.
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Meeting: Talbot Bird Club
Meeting: Talbot Bird Club
Our guest speakers will be Elementary and Middle School members of the YMOS Youth Program who will share their experiences participating in the 2024 World Series of Birding. The presentation will be in person at the YMCA as well as by zoom. Free registration for the presentation (both live and for zoom) is available at […]
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President’s Day Weekend at Ocean City
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Tom Humphrey, 240-793-2508.. Description: Waterfowl / Wintering Seabirds
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Pickering Creek Audubon Center
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leaders Linda and Peter Yungbluth (410-924-8135 or lyungbluth@gmail.com) Description: Great Backyard Bird Count.
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Ocean City
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Wayne Bell (410-253-1663 or wbell2@washcoll.edu) Description: Waterfowl, gulls, alcids and more. Depart from Easton Acme Parking Lot at 6:30am OR Ocean City Inlet parking area at 8:15 am
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Dorchester County Birding
Dorchester County Birding
Host: YMOS Contact George Radcliffe, radclifg@gmail.com, 410-463-1669. Description: Cambridge and South Dorchester Bird Hunt ending with Short-eared Owl Search.
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Patuxent River Winter Waterfowl
Patuxent River Winter Waterfowl
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Alex Pellegrini, agpell.work@gmail.com. Description: See migrating waterfowl hotspots on a guided river tour. Join us for a winter waterfowl birding trip up the Patuxent on Patuxent River Park’s research boat. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Meet at Hallowing Point Boat Ramp Parking Lot – 6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince […]
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Druid Hill Park
Druid Hill Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Description: Join Audubon, the Baltimore Bird Club, and the Maryland Zoo to explore this leafy city park. From forest to lake, a variety of bird species awaits. For information, contact Audubon at Baltimore@audubon.org. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore-0.
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Pop-up Trip at Riley’s Lock
Pop-up Trip at Riley’s Lock
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leaders Paul Orsinger at paulorsinger@gmail.com and Katie Moore at katie.lamp@gmail.com. Description: We’ll meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at Riley’s Lock and see what we find. We’ll walk along the towpath with an eye on the river for mergansers and other waterfowl. We’re likely to see a nice mix of woodland birds, […]
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Monthly Quiet Waters Walk
Monthly Quiet Waters Walk
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact: Jim Collatz, jcollatz@aol.com, 301-254-0188.
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Family Birding: Owls
Family Birding: Owls
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: Daisy Sudano, dsudanotrainings@yahoo.com. Description: Look for the BBC table near the parking lot for a chance to see some of these reclusive feathered friends up close!
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1 event,
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Perryville Park Ducks
Perryville Park Ducks
Host: Cecil Bird Club Leader Maryanne Dolan (MARYANNE.DOLAN@GMAIL.COM). Description: One of Cecil County’s prime locations. A half-day of seeking out migrants and early waterfowl at Perryville Community Park, and along the Susquehanna River. Dress for cold and wind. Bring scope if you have one. A mix of driving and some walking. Meet at Perryville Community […]
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Meeting: Montgomery Bird Club
Meeting: Montgomery Bird Club
David Kidwell on “Marine Toxic Algae and its Effects on Pelagic Species”.
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Meeting: Montgomery Bird Club
Meeting: Montgomery Bird Club
David Kidwell, NOAA, presents “Algae, Birds, and Ocean Adventures: Uncovering of Harmful Blooms from Maine to Alaska” Dave will discuss his work to understand harmful algae in Maine and the Bering Strait and Kodiak Island regions of Alaska. Across the country, blooms of harmful pose a risk to human health and communities, disrupt ecosystems, and […]
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Lois Y. Green Conservation Park
Lois Y. Green Conservation Park
Host: Montgomery Bird Club Leader Mark England at englandmark@comcast.net. Description: Morning walk through the varied habitats of this excellent 250-acre park, including two ponds, fields, and deciduous and coniferous woods. We’ll be looking for overwintering songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot at 8711 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg, Md. Limit: […]
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Ocean City Weekend
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Leader: John Landers, 410-292-9549. Description: We will meet at Ocean City inlet 8:00 Saturday 2/22. After that drive to Hoopers restaurant parking lot, west OC pond and maybe some other stops on way to Assateague Island National Seashore. Depending on weather we may do some short walks there. Then back to […]
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Patterson Park
Patterson Park
Host: Baltimore Bird Club Description: Join Audubon and the Baltimore Bird Club to explore this urban oasis in southeast Baltimore. With more than 200 species on record, the park is full of surprises. For directions, contact Audubon at Baltimore@Audubon.org. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park-baltimore.
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Bird Trip to Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Bird Trip to Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Host: Caroline Bird Club Description: Meet at Walgreen’s parking lot in Denton at 8 am to carpool, or meet at 9:30 am at the Refuge headquarters.
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Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Host: Harford Bird Club Leader Jean Palanuwech, mothergoose8257@gmail.com or call/text at 908-507-1875. Description: Join the sibling duo, Tyme and Nara Anusonti-Inthra to this natural area on Kent Island. Hike trails, open fields, and marshes for Fox Sparrow, Long- tailed Duck, Tundra Swan and other waterfowl. Contact Jean Palanuwech for details at mothergoose8257@gmail.com or call/text at […]
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Blackwater NWR
Blackwater NWR
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leader Ron Ketter (707-373-5532 or rgketter@gmail.com) Description: Waterfowl, marsh birds and passerines. Depart from Easton Acme Parking Lot at 7:00 am OR meet at Wildlife Drive Entrance Parking Lot at 7:40 am.
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Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
Host: Harford Bird Club Contact Jean Palanuwech for details at mothergoose8257@gmail.com or call/text at 908-507-1875. Description: Join the sibling duo, Tyme and Nara Anusonti-Inthra to this natural area on Kent Island. Hike trails, open fields, and marshes for Fox Sparrow, Long-tailed Duck, Tundra Swan and other waterfowl. Meet at Fallston Park-N-Ride at Rt.152 near Rt.147 […]
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Tri-County Bird Club: Meeting
Tri-County Bird Club: Meeting
The Birds and the Bees: stories your parents never told you! presented by Dr. Jeff Pettis, entomologist, President of Apimondia and TCBC member. Jeff is known for his research on honeybee behavior and helping to understand the causes of North American bee population decline. He was formerly the research leader at the US Dept. of Agriculture’s Beltsville Bee […]
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Meeting: Washington County Bird Club
Meeting: Washington County Bird Club
Our own Dave Kaplan will talk on the Status of the Monarch Butterfly.
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Woodcock at Audrey Carroll
Host: Frederick Bird Club Leader Riley Metcalfe at 347-443-7210 or rileydmetcalfe@gmail.com. Description: Looking for American Woodcock. Contact leader for meeting time and location.
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Snow Goose Survey
Host: Anne Arundel Bird Club Contact Kevin Graff, keyweststyle2001@gmail.com, 410-967-5896 (text only) or Alan Young, alanmyoung@gmail.com, 410-991-8300.
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Pickering Creek Audubon Center
Pickering Creek Audubon Center
Host: Talbot Bird Club Leaders Linda and Peter Yungbluth (410-924-8135 or lyungbluth@gmail.com) Description: Waterfowl, forest birds, sparrows.
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Morgan Run South
Morgan Run South
Host: Carroll County Bird Club Contact: Allan McQuarrie 410-552-1278 Description: Come strain your eyes and ears to appreciate these curious birds as they perform their annual courting ritual. They never let us down! This is a short walk on flat ground to the spot where we stand and watch for them, about 200 feet. Meet […]
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