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FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Turkey Point Warblers & Hawk Watch Kick Off for 2002. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Turkey Point Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Sean McCandless, or Leslie Fisher at gonbrdn@dolnet.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Butterflies Through Binoculars at Centennial Park. An easy walk on paved pathways around the wildlife area of the lake. Learn to identify butterflies on the wing. Great for beginners. Meet at the west end parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Will be canceled if raining or overcast. Binoculars recommended. Facilities available. Leader: Dick Smith.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk. Tilghman Island for landbirds and early waterfowl. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the St. Michaels Village Shopping Center next to the Talbot Bank. For further information, contact the leader, Jan Reese.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Almost Autumn Avian Adventure. Meet at Hughes Hollow at 3 p.m. We will bird McKee-Besher's WMA until dusk. All are welcome. Reservations not required. Call leader for more information or directions. Leader: Jim Green.
MEETING. Frederick. Stauffer Miller will regale us with his tales of birding in Jamaica and Uganda. Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
ANNUAL FALL POTLUCK PICNIC. Anne Arundel. 4:00 p.m. at the home of Marilyn Taylor. Bring your favorite dish to share with everyone. Call for more information.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Turkey Point Migrants & Hawk Watch. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Turkey Point Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Leslie Fisher.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Warblers in the Watershed. Lois Kauffman will lead us on a quest for fall migrants in the Frederick Watershed. Meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 7:30 a.m. For information, contact Lois.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Harford Glen. Home of the Harford County Public Schools Environmental Education facility, Harford Glen is a terrific birding location and a great place to visit if you are a novice birder. Join leaders Lynn Davis and Dave Seitz at 7:00 a.m. to comb this County "hot spot".
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Tridelphia Area. 1/2 day. Excellent chance for early fall migrants. Looking for 7-8 intrepid birders for a morning of woodland birding along the Patuxent River watershed. Meet at 7:15 a.m. at Ashton Village Center (near 7-11) at intersection of Routes 108 & 650. Reservations are required. Leader: Rick Sussman.
ANNUAL PICNIC. Allegany. End the summer at Carey Run with the Allegany County Bird Club. Good fellowship - good food - good fun! Please bring a covered dish - meat and drinks provided as in the past. 1 p.m. til? Contact Barbara Gaffney for info.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Birding For Beginners at Wilde Lake. Easy walking along the lake and wooded stream. Learn the basics on bird identification, choosing and using binoculars and field guides. Meet at the boat dock at 9:00 a.m. Leaders will have spotting scopes. No facilities. Leaders: Jeff Friedhoffer and Dave Holyoke.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk. Choptank River farms and forests for a diversity of habitats and birds. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information contact the leader, Wayne Bell, or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday Walk at Centennial Park. Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Migrants will be moving and the combination of woods and water should host many species. Meet at the west end lot at 8:00. Facilities available. Contact Bonnie Ott for info.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Rock Creek Park, DC. 1/2 day. Migrant warblers, vireos and sparrows. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Picnic Area #18 (on Ridge Road half mile below Nature Center). Reservations not required. Call leader if unsure of directions. Leader: Robert Hilton.
MEETING. Howard. "Deer Management in Howard County: Concerns and Conflicts," by Phil Norman, Dept. of Recreation and Parks. Programs are held at Longfellow Elementary School, 5470 Hesperus Drive, Columbia. Hospitality session and club bookstore at 7:30 p.m. Meeting/Program begins at 8:00 p.m. For further information contact Kurt Schwarz.
MEETING. Talbot. "The Heartbeat of the Chesapeake: Causes and Consequences of the Bay's Circulation" by Dr. William Boicourt, Horn Point Laboratory Meet at 7:30 p.m. at SunTrust Bank Maryland Room (basement meeting room), Goldsborough and Harrison Streets, Easton.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Pontoon boat trip at Jug Bay. Good chance to see Sora Rails. The incomparable Greg Kearns at the helm, with special emphasis on the ecology and restoration of Jug Bay's vital wild rice plants. Meet at Bowie Park & Ride at 5 p.m., or directly at the Jug Bay boat landing at 5:30 p,m. Return to dockside at about 7:30 p.m. Bring water - not too much. Limit of 12, possibly extendable to 16. Call Fred Fallon for info and reservations.
FIELD TRIP. Caroline. Tuckahoe State Park. Meet at the Queen Anne's County side of the lake area at 8 a.m. Leader: Danny Poet. For more information, contact Danny or .
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. The Seasons at Fair Hill - Fall. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Fair Hill Nature Center - Covered Bridge Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Scott Powers.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Hart-Miller Island. Gene Scarpula will lead us on a 7-8 mile trek around Hart-Miller Island to look for migrating shorebirds. Buff-breasted, Baird's and White-rumped Sandpipers are possible. Be sure to bring lunch, plenty of water, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray. We will meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 5:15 a.m. Gary Smyle is coordinating the trip and space is limited. Call Gary for reservations.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Susquehanna State Park. Exceptional habitat makes the park an ideal place to see a large variety of fall migrants along with the local favorites. If you are wondering whether birding may be a pastime you'd enjoy, check this trip out! Randy Robertson and Don Soubie will be starting at the Rock Run Mill at 7:30.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Winged Wonders of Bon Secours. A leisurely nature walk to observe the natural beauty of this lovely private property. Will be looking at birds, butterflies and flora. Great for beginners. Meet at the visitor parking lot 8:30 a.m. Facilities available. Leaders: Michele Wright and Eva Sunell.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Meadowside Nature Center And Area. 1/2 day. "Challenging" fall warblers and other migrant land birds. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Nature Center. Call for directions; no reservations necessary. Leader: Rick Sussman.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Meyer's Station. Confusing fall warblers and woodland birds expected at this private nature preserve. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Parole Park & Ride lot located off Harry Truman Parkway. For further information, contact the leader, George Thomas.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Eden Mill. A bird walk and banding demonstration will highlight this trip to an excellent locale. Many migrating warblers may be seen through the binocs and in the hand!! Master bander Dr. Mark Johnson will meet the participants at the trailhead parking area just beyond the mill at 7:00 a.m.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Confusing Fall Warblers at Rockburn Branch Park. Rigorous walking along field edges and hilly woodland trails focusing on confusing fall warblers. Woodlands and field edges may produce a wide variety of species. Good view of the sky for flyovers. Barred Owl possible and Olive-sided Flycatchers turn up here infrequently. Hiking boots recommended. Meet at parking lot of Rockburn Elementary at 7:00 a.m. Facilities available. Leader: Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk to Ferry Neck for birds of woodland, field, and waterfront. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the St. Michaels Village Shopping Center next to the Talbot Bank. For further information, contact the leader, Les Coble, or .
FIELD TRIP. Washington. A trip to Washington Monument State Park for migrating warblers and a hawk watch. Meet at the upper parking lot at Washington Monument at 8:00 a.m. Contact the leader, Dave Weesner, for directions and information.
MEETING. Patuxent. "The Search for Lost Species" by Scott Weidensaul. 7:00 p.m. at Patuxent Research Refuge Visitors Center on Powder Mill Road, Laurel. For further info call Mike Quinlan.
MEETING. Montgomery. "Cranes of China" by Bob Ringler, Carroll County Chapter, MOS. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
MEETING. Caroline. TBA. Check http://ces.washcoll.edu/birds.html#caroline.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Kinder Farm Park. Join Linda Baker and Ranger Brian Campbell at this good local birding spot for a good variety of birds. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Jones Station Park & Ride. For further information, contact Linda Baker.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Turkey Point Migrants & Hawk Watch. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Turkey Point Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Richard Donham, at 610 - 932-0634.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Jug Bay. Greg Kearns will take us on a boat trip to search for rails. Meet at Urbana Park & Ride South Lot at 6:30 a.m. Space is limited, so please Call Marcia Balestri for reservations.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Delaware Coast. 3/4 day. This trip is designed especially for beginning shorebird enthusiasts, but all are welcome. Contact leader for reservations and the start time and location. Leader: Cyndie Loeper
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Oxon Hill Park and nearby Selby Bay on Potomac. Migrant warblers and other passerines; shorebirds. Leader: David Mozurkewich. Meet at Beltway Plaza at 7:30 a.m. or directly at the entrance to the park at 6:30 a.m. for an especially early start.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, DE, for migratory shorebirds. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information, contact the leader, Herndon Steilkie.
FIELD TRIP. Allegany. Dolly Sods Chuck Hager will once again lead his faithful troops to observe the Brooks Bird Club banding operation. A great chance to observe warblers and other Fall migrants up close and personal. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at the Greene St. Park & Ride on Rt. 220 South. Call Chuck for info.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Rocks State Park. More migrating fall warblers will be on the list when you join leader Deborah Bowers for a walk in this premier location along Deer Creek. Meet Debbie at the park HQ located on Rocks Chrome Hill Road at 7:30 a.m.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. President's Walk At Seneca. 1/2 Day. Participation of all former Chapter Presidents is encouraged and everyone is welcome. Bring lunch for a post-walk picnic. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at parking lot at end of Riley's Lock Road of River Road. Honorary Leaders: Current and former presidents. Contact Sam Freiberg for more information.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk. Horsehead Wetland Center, Grasonville for waterfowl and wetland birds. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information, contact the leader, Scott Crabtree, or by email at .
FIELD TRIP Howard. Weekday Walk at Lake Elkhorn. Easy walking on paved path around the lake. Woodlands and marshy areas provide the possibility of many surprises. Warbler and hawk migration should be in full swing. Meet at the Broken land Parkway lot at 8:00 a.m. No facilities. Leader: John Maloney.
MEETING. Tri-County. "Birds and Other Wildlife of Kenya" by Joe O'Hara. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Fox Room of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact Sam Dyke.
MEETING. Washington. Our Potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. Wilbur Hershberger's talk is titled "Songs of Insects" and will be followed by a field trip led by Wilbur on Saturday, September 28. The meeting is held at Mt. Aetna Camp & Retreat Center. Call Judy Lilga for directions.
MEETING. Cecil. Middleton Evans, a Maryland nature photographer, will present a slide show and tips on taking great bird photos. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Elkton High School located in Elkton, MD. For further information, contact Rick Lee.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Waggoner's Gap. A mid-week hawk watching extravaganza (with cooperation from the weather and prevailing winds) at a terrific Pennsylvania hawk-watch location. Broad-winged migration should be in full swing. Meet leader Phil Powers at the I-95/MD 152 Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m. Bring lunch.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Kiptopeke, Fisherman's Island NWR, Virginia. Peter Hanan will lead this 3-day trip to the lower Eastern Shore for shorebirds. Please call Peter by September 23 to make arrangements for the trip.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Cape May, NJ Fall Migration. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Tom Raub.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Lily Pons. Gary Smyle will lead a beginner's trip for children to discover the birds and other wildlife at Lily Pons. We will see migrants, herons, and other waterfowl. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Lily Pons. Contact Gary for details.
FIELD TRIP Howard.Migrant Hike at Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Moderate to rigorous walking along hilly wooded paths and along the river. Field areas provide nice edge habitat so expect some sparrows. Warblers, vireos (Philadelphia has turned up here in former years), hawks and possible Red-headed woodpecker. Meet at Trotter road parking lot at 7:00 a.m. Grass may be wet, hiking boots recommended. No facilities. Leader: Stan Arnold.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Potomac River Paddle. 1/2 day. Riverine species and some migrants. The Sycamore Island Club will provide canoes for our explorations around the Glen Echo area. A waiver of liability will be required for each participant. The trip is limited to 18 participants. Call leader for reservations and more information. Leader: Dave Winer.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Colmar Manor, Bladensburg Waterfront Park, and boat trip on the Anacostia. Meet at Beltway Plaza at 7:30 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. directly at the waterfront for an especially early start. Leaders: Fred Fallon; Mike Donovan. Half-day trip.
FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. Bombay Hook NWR and other Delaware bayshore locations for waterfowl, shorebirds and other migrants. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the north parking lot of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact the leader, Betty Pitney.
FIELD TRIP. Washington. Wilbur Hershberger will lead the trip to find a listen for insects (see topic of Sept. 24th meeting). We will meet Wilbur at the parking lot next to the Visitor Center of Greenbriar State Park at 7:30 p.m. For additional information, call Janet Shields.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Lincoln's Sparrow Search at Mount Pleasant. Moderate to difficult walking through the extensive fields of this Howard Conservancy property. Sparrow hotspot with high probability of Lincoln's sparrows. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Hiking boots suggested, facilities available. Meet at 8:00 a.m. by the shed on the entrance road. Leader: Robin Todd.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk. Pickering Creek Environmental Center for birds of grassland and forest. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information, contact the leader, Mark Scallion, or by email at .
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Hawk Mountain, PA. Larry Zoller will lead a trip to the famous Hawk Mountain Sanctuary sometime in early October when the weather and wind are right. On a good day, you'll see large kettles of Broad-winged and/or Sharp-shinned Hawks. If you are interested in going, call Larry at and he will email or call you to confirm the exact date several days in advance.
MEETING. Frederick. Dave Smith will tell us all about his great trip to Alaska with Carol, his wife and Wil and Donna Hershberger. Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Mariner Point Park. A great location for beginning birders to join experienced field trip leader Tom Congersky. A wide variety of sparrows, warblers and thrushes migrate at this time and the park is a local hot spot. Meet Tom at the last parking lot near the pavilion at 8:00 a.m.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Cape May. An overnight trip to Cape May to watch hawks and other migrants at one of the great hot spots in the country. For information contact Dave Smith.
MEETING. Anne Arundel. "Birds of Alaska" by Dr. Larry and Jean Fry. 8:00 p.m. at the DNR Conference Room, Tawes Building, corner of Taylor Avenue and Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Introduction to Sparrows at Meadowbrook. Confused by those beautiful brown birds? Learn the basics on sorting out those stunning sparrows by sight and sound. Easy walking but possibility of high grass and wet areas. High boots recommended, no facilities. Meet in parking lot of Park & Ride at 8:00 a.m. Leader: Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Bird walk at Fran Uhler Natural Area. No reservation needed. Meet at 7:30 a.m. For further information, contact Fred Fallon.
FIELD TRIP. Caroline. Christian Park, Greensboro, MD. Meet at the Greensboro Elementary School at the corner of Rt. 313 and North Main Street at 8 a.m. Leader: Bill Scudder.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Turkey Point Migrants & Hawk Watch. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Turkey Point Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Leslie Fisher.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Elk Neck State Park. Phil Powers leads yet another trip to this nearby hawk observation point. Accipiters and falcons should be starting to migrate and Elk Neck provides the opportunity for great looks. Meet at the I-95/MD 155 Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Birding for Beginners at Font Hill. Learn the basics of how to identify birds, using and choosing binoculars and field guides. Easy walking on paved paths, boardwalks and mown grass. This is a wonderful little wetlands park. Meet at park sign off Font Hill Drive at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Mike McClure.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Layhill Park. 1/2 day. Migrant sparrows, warblers and other woodland and edge birds. Waterproof boots and long pants essential. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at first available parking space on left after pulling into park. Call leader for reservations and directions. This trip is limited to 8 participants. Leader: Rick sussman.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk. Jean Ellen Dupont Shehan Audubon Sanctuary in Bozman for Waterfowl and landbird departures and arrivals. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the St. Michaels Village Shopping Center next to the Talbot Bank. For further information, contact the leader, Amy Bourque, or by email at .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday Walk at Gwynn Acres. Easy walking on paved path through the woodlands. Good chance of Barred Owl. Great for beginners. Meet at split rail fence on Columbia Rd across from Ram's Horn Row at 8:00 a.m. No facilities. Call Bonnie Ott for info.
MEETING. Patuxent. "Tracking the Elusive Black Scoter" by Matt Perry. 7:30 p.m. at College Park Air Museum Annex, off Paint Branch Parkway in College Park. For further info call Fred Fallon.
MEETING. Howard. "Caribbean Birding on the Greater and Lesser Antilles," by Gail Mackiernan. Programs are held at Longfellow Elementary School, 54770 Hesperus Drive, Columbia. Hospitality session and club bookstore at 7:30 p.m. Meeting/Program begins at 8:00 p.m. For further information contact Kurt Schwarz.
MEETING. Talbot. "Song Dialects in Bobolinks: Is it Important to Sound Like Everyone Else?" by Dr. Jean Woods, Curator of Birds at the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at SunTrust Bank Maryland Room (basement meeting room), Goldsborough and Harrison Streets, Easton.
FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. Cape Charles, VA visiting Eastern Shore NWR, Kiptopeake State Park and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Islands with an optional overnight for Sunday morning birding. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the north parking lot of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact the leader, Alan Deward.
FIELD TRIP. Allegany. Town Hill. Hawk watcher extraordinaire aka. Ray Kiddy will be high atop the mountain searching for Fall migration of Raptors. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Mason's Barn Park & Ride, Exit 46 East Cumberland I- 68. Bring lunch and drink- hopefully we'll have a gorgeous Fall day. Contact Ray for info.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Flag Ponds, Calvert County. Visit several good birding areas in southern Maryland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Parole Park & Ride lot located off Harry Truman Parkway. For further information, contact the leader, Nick Nicholson.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Sparrows. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Brian Moyer, at (W) or (H).
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Lily Pons with Mike Welch. Good for beginners. Possible American Bittern, Nelson Sharp-tailed Sparrow, and other fall migrants. Meet at Lily Pons at 7:30 a.m. Call Mike for further information.
ANNUAL PICNIC. Harford. All-you-can-eat roast beef, crab soup and much more. 2:00 p.m. at Capa Field at the Edgewood area of APG. Make reservation by October 1 by calling Tom Congersky.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Spectacular Sparrows (Bonnie's favorite spots). The ULTIMATE trip for sparrow lovers. How many sparrows can we find in one day? Over 1000? Can we hit 12 species? I'll take 10 people that want to sparrow from dawn till we drop and count as many individual sparrows as we can. Be prepared for hours of VERY difficult walking through every type of habitat. Call Bonnie if you are interested to sign up.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Columbus Day Chase. Destination and leader to be announced. Seek out one or more rare migrants on the Eastern Shore. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information contact Wayne Bell or .
FALL PELOT SANCTUARY CLEANUP. Caroline. Noon. Contact: Bill Scudder. Youth groups welcome.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.The Big Sit at Centennial Park. Join us for the 4th annual BIG SIT. Originated by the New Haven bird club with the objective of counting as many species as possible in 24 hours from one spot. We circumscribe a 17 foot circle and any bird heard or seen from within our chosen area is fair game! Past highlights are Sora, Merlin and Bald Eagle. Can we top our previous high of 55? Great for beginning birders. Bring a chair and sustenance and join us for a little while or all day. Meet at the wildlife end of Centennial Park on the Rt. 108 side. Facilities available. Leader: Kurt Schwarz.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Little Bennett Park. 1/2 day. Everyone welcome, especially new birders, to enjoy this area of varied habitats and bird life. Late warblers and vireos, early sparrows, and some raptors possible. Contact leader for reservations, time and place to meet. Leader: Gemma Radko.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk to the Bay Hundred area for a variety of land- and waterbirds Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the St. Michaels Village Shopping Center next to the Talbot Bank. For further information, contact the leader, Les Roslund, or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Waggoner's Gap. This place is so fun, we're goin' there again! Beside the fact that accipiter and falcon migration is in full swing, Waggoner's Gap is widely believed to be the best place around to see migrating golden eagles. Hope for good winds and weather and join Dr. Mark Johnson and his washed up scope bearer Randy Robertson at the MD 152/MD 147 Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m. This could be a long one so bring food and beverages.
MEETING. Allegany. "Shade Grown Coffee", a Power Point program on the virtues of shade grown coffee by Jessica Kerns-McClellan. She will also tell of her adventures in Costa Rica. Jessica is a former student of our own Gwen Brewer. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Board of Education building, 108 Washington St., Cumberland. Contact Barbara Gaffney for info.
MEETING. Montgomery. "Caribbean Birding" by Gail Mackiernan, Montgomery County Chapter, MOS. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
MEETING. Caroline. "The Art of Bird Carving" presented by Eddie Cheezum. 7:30 p.m. at the Choptank Electric Cooperative, corner of Bus 404 & Rt. 328, Denton.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Audrey Carroll to look for hawks and fall migrants. Watch for a Merlin, Bald Eagle, or rare sparrows. Meet at the Park & Ride, Rte. 75 just south of I-70 at 7:30 a.m. Call David Smith for information.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Birds & Bison - Dennis Kirkwood will be spotting local birds and our own native buffalo herd. Meet Dennis at the Churchville Presbyterian Church at 8:00 a.m. From there Dennis will hit some prime birding spots and culminate the morning at the farm of chapter members Emily and Paul Hines.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Hawk Watch at Mount Pleasant. Join the group for just an hour or all day to sit and watch the hawks fly. Bring a chair and sustenance for a relaxing day of raptor watching. Great for beginning birders. Meet at the shed on the entrance road at 9:30 a.m. Facilities available. Leader: Ralph Geuder.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Trip to lower Patuxent parks - Magruder's Landing, Aquasco Farm among others. Late migrants, wintering sparrows, possible. Leader: Fred Shaffer (410- 721-1744). Meet at Bowie Park & Ride at 7:30 a.m. Half-day trip.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. "Big Sit Day" at Kinder Farm Park. Join Lynn Kenny and Paul Speyser in a 17-foot circle for a fun day of birding in the same spot. Starts at 5:45 a.m. and runs until dark. Call Paul at to tell him when you would like to come.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Turkey Point Migrants & Hawk Watch. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Turkey Point Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Sean McCandless.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Lock #12/Holtwood Dam. Some late migrating sparrows and warblers might still be moving along with the start of the waterfowl flights. Leader Joe Vangrin will meet participants at the MD 543/MD 165 Park & Ride at 7:30 a.m.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Fall's Final Fling at Schooley Mill Park. Moderate to difficult walking along field edges and through woodlands. A beaver created wetland area rounds out the variety of habitats. Sparrow migration in full swing with late warblers and hawks expected. Paths may be muddy, facilities available. Meet at upper parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Leader:TBA. Call Bonnie for info.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Blackwater NWR for Bald Eagles (maybe a Golden?) and waterfowl. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information, contact the leader, Roger Stone, or by email at .
MEETING. Washington. "Birding the West: Alaska to Arizona; Colorado to California" is the title of Paul Zucker's talk. The meeting will be held at Mt. Aetna Camp & Retreat Center starting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Judy Lilga.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday Walk at David Force Park. Moderate walking through the varied habitat of this county open space. Woodland, fields and streams. Paths and grass may be wet. Great for beginning birders. No facilities. Meet at split rail fence off Pebble beach drive at 8:00 a.m. Call Bonnie Ott for info.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Turkey Point Migrants & Hawk Watch. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Turkey Point Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Marcia Whitmyre.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Owl Prowl. Deborah Bowers will host and Tom Congersky will co-lead this nocturnal search for Barred, Great Horned and Screech owls - Saw-Whet is not out of the question either!! Meet at the Deborah's house at 7:00 p.m. (call for directions).
FIELD TRIP. Washington. A trip to Lily Pons. Meet at the Rt. 66 Park & Ride at 9:00 a.m. Contact the leader, Judy Lilga, for further information.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk to Tripps Creek for Winter arrival potpourri. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information, contact the leader, Terry Allen.
MEETING. Tri-County. "Birds of Delmarva's Coastal Bays" by Dave Wilson. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Fox Room of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact Sam Dyke.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Waggoner's Gap, PA. 3/4 day. 100+ miles from the Washington Beltway, but worth the trip. Excellent location for peak time of Goshawk and Golden Eagle migration. Scopes are helpful. Dress warmly and bring a cushion and food, including lunch (the rocks are hard and cold, and once you climb to the watching area it is annoying to have to return to your auto). Trip may be rescheduled a day earlier or later depending on weather conditions. Call leader or information and reservations (Mike Bowen may co-lead). Leader: Hugh Mahanes.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Turkey Point Owls. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Turkey Point Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Scott Powers.
MEETING. Harford. Program TBA. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Churchville Presbyterian Church, MD 22 & MD 136.
Irish Grove Workday. Irish Grove Sanctuary, Somerset County MD. The MOS Sanctuary Committee hosts this fall workday-weekend each year to afford members the chance to visit and help maintain this 1600 acre sanctuary. It's an ideal opportunity to see this lovely sanctuary with its woods and marshes. Members contribute time to improvement projects at the site and participate in some birding. Saturday lunch and evening meal are provided. It's always a good time. Call Dotty Mumford to sign on for the weekend by October 28.
ANNUAL BANQUET. Allegany. The speaker is Dave Weesner. Please call Charlotte Folk to make reservations. Silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner begins at 6 p.m. at the Frostburg Community Center. Contact Charlotte or Barbara Gaffney for info.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Mike Welch will lead us to Point Lookout And Environs for Kelp Gull, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Red-headed Woodpeckers, waterfowl and late migrants. Bring your lunch and meet at Urbana Park & Ride South Lot at 6:00 a.m. Call Mike for further information.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. All day trip to Waggoner's Gap, PA hawk-watch. Date was chosen to maximize possibility of Goshawk and Golden Eagle. Leader: Fred Fallon. Meet at 7 a.m. at Beltway Plaza. Bring lunch, water, and cushion.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Bird walk at Fran Uhler Natural Area. No reservation needed. Meet at 7:30 a.m. For further information, contact Fred Fallon.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Saw-whet Owl Banding Project at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely, MD. Visit project web site: www.projectowlnet.org. Meet at 5:00 p.m. All participants are expected to stay for the complete evening, which will end after 9:00 p.m. The leaders are Wanda Cole ; .md.us) and Lori Byrne, MD Department of Natural Resources. Advance sign-up is required; contact Wayne Bell, ). Special instructions, including back-up date(s), will be sent to registrants.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Annual Fall Foray at Centennial Park. Walk the paved path around the lake for waterfowl and woodland birds. Great for beginning birders. Looking for lingering migrant passerines. Meet at west end lot at 8:00 a.m. Facilities available. Call Bonnie for info. Leader: Ralph Cullison.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk. Wye Island with habitat from hedgerows to old growth. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information, contact the leader, Danny Poet, or by email at .
FIELD TRIP. Washington. Black Hill Regional Park is the destination. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Rt. 66 Park & Ride. Call Judy Lilga, for more information.
MEETING. Frederick. Paul Zucker, our new MOS President will give his presentation on "Birding the West: Alaska to Arizona; Colorado to California." Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Weekday Walk at Wilde Lake. Easy walking on the paved path along the lake and along the wooded stream. Migrant waterfowl and gulls, woodland birds. Great for beginners. Meet at the boat dock at 8:30 a.m. No facilities. Call Bonnie for information.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Easton Waterfowl Festival. Les Roslund, ) is the display and activity coordinator.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Saw-Whet Banding Station. 1/2 night. Visit banding station at South Mountain, MD, to see saw-whet owl banding by Steve Huy. Meet at 9:00 p.m. at Route 80 Park & Ride (off Interstate 270). Limit 15. Call leader for reservations (required) and more information. Rain date is November 9. Leader: Gemma Radko.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Audrey Carroll Cleanup. Help with chores and squeeze in some birding too. Bring heavy gloves and binoculars and meet at the Park & Ride, Rte. 75 just south of I-70 at 7:30 a.m. Contact David Smith for information.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Falling Branch. If Deborah Bowers didn't have enough with the night-owlers, now she's charging off to this beautiful Harford County landmark. Meet her at the Eden Mill parking lot at 7:30 a.m.
FIELD TRIP. Allegany. Allegany County Ponds. JB Churchill will lead us to the Terminus, McCagh's Pond, Lake Gordon and Rocky Gap searching for migrating ducks and other waterfowl. Meet at the terminus in Cumberland at 8 a.m. Contact JB Churchill for info.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Harford County Waterfowl. Ducks galore!! Thousands of Lesser Scaup on the Gunpowder River, and search among them for the occasional Redhead, Long-tailed Duck and scoters. Then, on to Havre de Grace for a wide variety of waterfowl including American Wigeon, Northern Shoveler and Tundra Swan. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the McDonald's on the corner of Rt. 40 and MD 755 (Edgewood Road). Scopes are helpful, but not necessary. Trip coordinator is Mark Johnson.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Annual Fall Foray at Centennial Park. Walk the paved path around the lake for waterfowl and woodland birds. Great for beginning birders. Waterfowl migrants expected along with raptors. Meet at the west end lot at 8:00 a.m. Facilities available. Call Bonnie for info-
MEETING. Patuxent. "Ten Days On and Off-Road in Iceland" by Greg Kearns. 7:30 p.m. at College Park Air Museum Annex, off Paint Branch Parkway in College Park. For further info call Maureen Blades.
MEETING. Talbot. "Kathmandu to Talbot County" by Mark Price. Meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Maryland Room (basement) of the SunTrust Bank, Goldsboro and Harrison Streets in Easton.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Avalon Seawatch (w/ possible side trip to Cape May Hawk Watch). Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leaders, Leslie Fisher, at, or Marcia Whitmyre.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Hawk Mountain. This time of year is good for Northern Goshawks. Meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 6:00 a.m. Bring lunch and we will stop for dinner on the way home. For information contact Helen Horrocks.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Eastern Neck NWR. Excellent winter birding area on the Chesapeake Bay in Kent County. Highlights may include swans, bay ducks, Northern Harrier, and Horned Larks. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the I-95/MD 155 Park & Ride. Leaders are Jean and Larry Fry. Bring lunch; all day trip with easy walking.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Waterfowl of Howard. After checking the lake expect to carpool to check the area lakes and ponds for migrant waterfowl. Meet at concession stand of Centennial Park at 8:00 a.m. Facilities available. Scopes useful. Leader: Jane Coskren.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Dyke Marsh and Hunting Creek area, Alexandria. Early waterfowl and late shorebirds. Leader: Fred Fallon. Meet at Bowie Park & Ride at 2 p.m. for favorable light.
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Fall Foray at Centennial Park. Walk the paved path around the lake for waterfowl and woodland birds. Great for beginning birders. Ducks and grebes likely along with late migrant raptors. Meet at the west end lot at 8:00 a.m. Facilities available. Call Bonnie for info.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Lilypons - New Design Road, 1/2 day. Wintering field birds, targeting fox and tree sparrows and possible Loggerhead Shrike. Call leader for reservations (required) and more information. Leader: Gail MacKiernan
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk. Horsehead Wetland Center for waterfowl galore. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information contact the leaders, Karen and Bill Harris, or ).
FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. Truitt's Landing and Vaughn WMA. Prime time for late passerine migrants, raptors and wintering sparrows. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the north parking lot of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact the leader, Alan Deward.
MEETING. Washington. The topic for our Members' Night will be atlasing. Meet at Mt. Aetna Camp & Retreat Center starting at 7:30 p.m. Call Janet Shields, for additional information.
MEETING. Montgomery. "Rare Birds of Maryland" by Mark Hoffman, Baltimore County Chapter, MOS. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
MEETING. Caroline. "Whooping Cranes of Florida" presented by Tom Miller. 7:30 p.m. at the Choptank Electric Cooperative, corner of Bus 404 & Rt. 328, Denton.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Blackwater Wildlife Refuge for Snow Goose, (maybe Ross' Goose), Bald Eagles, Brown-headed Nuthatch, waterfowl and late migrants. Bring your lunch and meet at Urbana Park & Ride South Lot at 6:00 a.m. Call Lois Kauffman to confirm.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Swan Harbor Farm. Walk the open fields and bayside pasture of this lovely Harford County park for field birds, sparrows, and waterfowl. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Roye-Williams Elementary School, on Oakington Road just south of Old Post Road (MD 132). For information contact leader June Mundis
FIELD TRIP. Howard.Fall Foray at Centennial Park. Walk the paved path around the lake for waterfowl and woodland birds. Ducks and Grebes expected. Meet at west end lot at 8:00 a.m. Facilities available. Call Bonnie for info. Leader Richard Orr.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Sunday Morning Walk at Cambridge waterfront for Redheads and "skunkheads". Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton. For further information, contact the leader, Shirley Bailey, or .
MEETING. Tri-County. "Where the Taiga Meets the Tundra - Birding at Churchill" by Sam Dyke. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Fox Room of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact Sam Dyke.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Eagle Watch - Conowingo Dam. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Fisherman's Park. For further information contact the leaders, Charlie Gant, at, or Sean McCandless.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Conowingo Dam Gull Watch. Conowingo is one of the best locations for mid-Atlantic birding at this time of year. The dam hosts dozens of Bald Eagles and thousands of gulls. Other possible sightings include Golden Eagle, Black-crowned Night Heron and Pileated Woodpecker. Scopes are helpful. Meet trip leader Dennis Kirkwood at 8:00 a.m. at Fisherman's Park
CHRISTMAS DINNER AND MEETING. Frederick. Doug Gill from Chino Farms Grasslands Project will give a presentation on "A Field of Dreams - Restoring Native Grassland Birds at Chino Farms." Cocktail punch at 6:00 p.m and dinner at 6:30 p.m at the DanDee Restaurant. Please make reservations with and send money to President Dave Smith or Treasurer Nancy Parker before 11/29/02.
MEETING. Patuxent. Members' slide show and pot-luck party (in conjunction with Herb Society and Bee-keepers Association). 7:30 p.m. at Watkins Park Nature Center off Watkins Park Drive, Kettering. For further info call Maureen Blades.
MEETING. Montgomery. "Field Identification of Sparrows" by Frank Witebsky, Montgomery County Chapter, MOS. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. MD/DE Coastal Birding for winter specialties and hopefully a few Christmas Count discoveries. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the north parking lot of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact the leader, Sam Dyke.
MEETING. Frederick. TBD. Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
MEETING. Montgomery. "The Northern Goshawk: a Bird Driven by its Prey" by David Brinker, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Maryland Hotline Trip. We will be looking for winter rarities reported on the hotline. Emphasis will be on Frederick County birds, but we may wander farther afield depending on what's out there. Meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 7:30 a.m. Call Marcia Balestri for information.
MEETING. Tri-County. "Migration of the Red Knot - Virginia's Barrier Islands to the Canadian Artic" by Barry Truitt. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Fox Room of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact Sam Dyke.
MEETING. Frederick. Wilbur Hershberger will give a presentation on "The Sights and Sounds of Audrey Carroll." Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. President's Weekend Trip to the Eastern Shore. Call Mike Welch to reserve a spot.
MEETING. Allegany. "Avian Communities In A Reclaimed Mine Landscape" by Dr. Petra Wood. Meet at the Board of Education Bldg., 108 Washington St., Cumberland at 7 p.m. Contact JB Churchill for info.
MEETING. Montgomery. "The Maryland Breeding Bird Atlas, 2002-2005" by Walter Ellison, Maryland Ornithological Society. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Timberdoodles at Audrey Carroll. Doug Parker and Wilbur Hershberger will lead us on a search for American Woodcocks. Last year we had excellent looks at them displaying and on the ground. Meet at the Park & Ride, Rte. 75 just south of I-70 at 5:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight. For information call Doug.
FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. Southern Dorchester County. Joint trip with Talbot Bird Club. Blackwater NWR to Elliott's island for waterfowl and raptors. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the north parking lot of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. Leader TBA. For further information, contact Sam Dyke.
MEETING. Tri-County. "Creating a Bird Garden with Plants and Moving Water" by Bill Fintel. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Fox Room of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact Sam Dyke.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Black Hills Regional Park for waterfowl, late winter birds, and early spring migrants. Meet at Urbana Park & Ride South Lot at 7:30 a.m. Call Doug or Nancy Parker for information.
MEETING. Frederick. Dr. Robert Trever will present "Birding in Belize." Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Owl Prowl. Marcia Balestri will organize 4 teams to be led by Mike Welch, Dave Smith, Wilbur Hershberger, and Marcia to look for owls in Frederick County. Call Marcia to sign up. We will gather afterwards for breakfast afterwards to compare notes.
MEETING. Allegany. "Northern Goshawk: Birds Driven By Their Prey" by Dave Brinker. Meet at the Board of Education Bldg., 108 Washington St., Cumberland at 7 p.m. Contact JB Churchill for info.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Piney Run in Carroll County. We'll be looking for late winter waterfowl and maybe really early spring migrants. Meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 7:30 a.m. For information contact Marcia Balestri.
ANNUAL DINNER MEETING. Tri-County. Meet at 6:00 p.m. Wicomico Presbyterian Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact Sam Dyke.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Waterfowl Wander in Frederick County. Gary Smyle will lead on a search for wintering waterfowl at Kirschner's Pond, Lily Pons, Potomac River, and other hot spots. Meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 7:30 a.m. For information Call Gary.
FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. Deal Island WMA for lingering waterfowl and early migrants. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the north parking lot of the Asbury Methodist Church in Salisbury. For further information, contact the leader, Sam Dyke.
MEETING. Frederick. Don Messersmith will give a presentation on "Natural History of the Galapagos Islands." Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
FIELD TRIP. Allegany. Garrett County Ponds. Roy Brown will again lead us to the frozen tundra of Garrett County to see what if anything has survived the winter. If Garrett County is still encased in ice, we'll mosey on down to Allegany County (aka. "Little Florida"). Hopefully we can have a picnic lunch at New Germany State Park. Meet at Parkside in LaVale at 9 a.m.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Eastern Shore Overnight. Marcia Balestri will lead us on an overnight trip to the Eastern Shore to visit various sites including Deal Island, E.A.Vaughn, Taylor Landing, Irish Grove, and Assateague to look for spring migrants and local residents. Meet Saturday at Urbana Park & Ride South Lot at 6:00 a.m. For details call Marcia.
MEETING. Allegany. CLUB Program TBA. Meet at the Board of Education Bldg., 108 Washington St., Cumberland at 7 p.m.
MEETING. Montgomery. "Identification of Spring Warblers by Sight and Sound" by Peter Webb, Baltimore County Chapter, MOS. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
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FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Thompson WMA, VA. Lois Kauffman will lead a trip to look for wildflowers and early migrants. Meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 6:30 a.m. For information contact Lois.
MEETING. Frederick. TBD. Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Warbler Watch at Marcia Balestri's House. She has had 28 species of warblers migrate through her yard over the last 10 years! Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Marcia's house. For directions call or email .
MEETING. Montgomery. "Dragonfly Identification for Birders" by Richard Orr, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 7:30 p.m. at the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Watershed Warblers. Marcia Balestri will lead a trip through the Frederick watershed and other places as time permits to look for warblers. Meet at Culler Lake Boathouse in Baker Park (2nd Street just west of College Terrace) at 6:30 a.m. Call Marcia for information.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Delaware/Maryland Pelagic Trip. Gary Smyle is organizing a pelagic trip with Focus on Nature Tours (FONT). The boat leaves from Lewes, DE at 4 a.m. Space is limited, so contact Gary to make your reservations.
MEETING. Frederick. Annual Picnic At Pinecliff Park. Bring binoculars, a dish to share, plate, drink and utensils. We'll meet at 6:00 p.m for birding and eats.
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Block Busting Party for the Breeding Bird Atlas led by Dave Smith. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Baker Park. For information contact Dave.
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