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FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Mary Chetelat.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. First Wednesdays at Ft. McHenry. Our monthly visit to assist Jim Peters in the National Aquarium's project of surveying bird activity around a 10-acre man-made (mitigated) wetland. Folding chair and telescope useful. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. Coordinators Gail Frantz, , and Catherine Bishop.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Nature Walk. First in a series of 4 walks, each Thursday in April. Look for early migrant birds. Watch spring progress with a remarkable variety of wildflowers.. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Cylburn Mansion. For further information, contact the leader, Chris Manning.
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.
MEETING. Anne Arundel. Topic TBA. 8:00 p.m. at the DNR Conference Room, Tawes Building, corner of Taylor Avenue and Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis.
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. Howard. Vesper Sparrow Search. Very difficult walking though wet areas and fields in search of sparrows. Horned Lark and Pipit likely. Possible shorebirds and dabbling ducks. High boots a necessity. Meeting time TBA (dawn). Limit to 12 people. Call the leader, Bonnie Ott, to reserve a spot.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Nature Walk at Fran Uhler Natural Area. No reservation needed. Meet at 7:30 a.m. For further information, contact Fred Fallon.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion. For further information, call coordinator Joe Lewandowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Mt. Harmon Plantation & Grove Neck Sanctuary. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Parke John.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Harford Glen. Join Debbie Bowers for an enjoyable walk through the varied habitats at Harford Glen. Meet at Harford Glen at 8:30 a.m. For details call Debbie or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Centennial Park. Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Time for Blue-winged Teal, Common Loons and Ospreys to arrive. Lingering waterfowl possible. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the west end parking lot. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Patsy Perlman.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Nature Walk. Look for early migrant birds. Watch spring progress with a remarkable variety of wildflowers. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Cylburn Mansion. For further information, contact the leader, Chris Manning.
MEETING. Howard. "Maryland's Great Outdoors," by Middleton Evans, nature photographer and author. Programs are held at Longfellow Elementary School, 5470 Hesperus Drive, Columbia. Hospitality and club bookstore at 7:30 p.m. Meeting/Program begins at 8:00 p.m. For further information call Kurt Schwarz.
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 ).
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Fort Smallwood. Bring lawn chairs, lunch, a cooler, and sun-tan lotion for a day of armchair birding as the hawks fly over. Admission charge to get into the park. Trip will not go if rain threatens or an unfavorable wind is blowing. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Nursery Rd.- Hammonds Ferry Rd. Park & Ride at I-695 Beltway exit 8. For further information, contact the leader, Peter Lev, or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Fort McHenry Clean-Up. Help restore this mitigated marsh by removing debris and planting native vegetation. Rain or shine. Register in advance with the Aquarium volunteer office. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Conowingo Wildflowers & Birds Walk. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Fishermen's Park Parking Lot at Conowingo Dam. For further information contact the leader, Ken Drier.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Beginner's Birding By Ear Walk at Gwynn Acres. Easy walking on paved path through the woods. Will be concentrating on listening to the spring singing of our residents. Learn tips and techniques on differentiating the songs of our common birds. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the fence on Old Columbia and Ram's Horn Row. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion. For further information, call coordinator Joe Lewandowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Bombay Hook. Travel to one of Delaware's hotspots in search of waterfowl and early migrants. Bring funds for entry ($4/car). Meet at the MD 155/I-95 Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m. Call David Larkin for details or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Centennial Park. Easy walking on paved path around the lake. Caspian Tern, Bonaparte's Gulls and thrushes start to appear. Early warblers possible, Louisiana Waterthrush, Northern Parula, Yellow-throated and Palm. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the west end parking lot. For further information, contact the leader, Kurt Schwarz.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday Walk at Lake Elkhorn. Easy walk around the lake on paved path. Woodland and waterbirds possible. Forbay pond may host some herons or shorebirds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Broken Land Parkway lot. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie Ott.
MEETING. Allegany. "Falconry" by Floyd Presley. ". Floyd will bring one of his hawks for viewing and if space is large enough, may even have it fly around. Meet at the Board of Education Bldg., 108 Washington St., Cumberland at 7 p.m. Contact Barbara Gaffney for information.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Matilda Weiss.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
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.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Nature Walk. Look for early migrant birds. Watch spring progress with a remarkable variety of wildflowers.. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Cylburn Mansion. For further information, contact the leader, Chris Manning.
MEETING. Caroline. "Effects of El Nino on Migratory Birds". By Scott Sillett, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. 7:30 p.m. at the Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Piney Orchard Nature Walk in wetlans, fields and woods. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Parole Park & Ride lot located off Harry Truman Parkway. For further information, contact the leader, Peter Hanan.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Huntley Meadows. Trip to northern Virginia freshwater marsh with boardwalk trail for resident wildlife and spring migrants. Coots, Canada Geese on nests, turtles, water snakes and other water wildlife allowing close approach and good views. American Bittern, Sora both possible. Two to three hour (and mile) level walk on paved paths and boardwalks. Meet 7:30 a.m. at Nursery Road - Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride at Beltway Exit 8. For further information, contact the leader, Pete Webb, or email .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Saturday monitoring walks at Fort. McHenry wetlands. Canceled if raining. Meet 8:00 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Horsehead Wetland Center for waterfowl & spring migrants. MOS members: free admission on presentation of MOS green card; non-MOS members must pay entry fee. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leaders, Rick & Candi Lee.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Moderate to vigorous walking on woodland paths and wet grass areas. Woodlands, fields and the river offer a wide variety of habitats. Early warblers and vireos likely. Possible Red-headed Woodpeckers and sparrows. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Trotter Road parking lot. For further information, contact the leader, Ron Polniaszek.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Nature Walk. Look for early migrant birds. Watch spring progress with a remarkable variety of wildflowers. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Cylburn Mansion. For further information, contact the leader, Chris Manning.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Southwest Area Park and the Baltimore Harbor. Birds to look for will include pheasants, swallows and terns. Meet at Southwest Area Park. For further information and directions, contact the leader, Dave Walbeck, or email: .md.us.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Dot Gustafson.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Nature Walk. Look for early migrant birds. Watch spring progress with a remarkable variety of wildflowers. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Cylburn Mansion. For further information, contact the leader, Chris Manning.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Marriottsville Warblers. Resident warblers and songbirds on trail along Patapsco River below Liberty Dam. Barred Owl possible. Perhaps the best location in Baltimore County to see Yellow-throated warbler. Meet at 8:00 a.m. For further information and directions, contact the leader, Paul Noell.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Breakfast with the Birds at Cylburn Mansion. Co-hosted by Cylburn Arboretum Association. Breakfast at 8 am, costs $2. Birding starts at 8:30 am, no charge. For reservations call .
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 ).
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Susquehanna State Park. Enjoy the colors of spring wildflowers and early-migrant songbirds. Flowers expected include Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Purple Trillium, and Trout Lily; the birdlist might include Blue-headed Vireo, Yellow-throated Warbler and Louisiana Waterthrush. Early birders can meet at the Rock Run Mill at 6:30 a.m. to look for early birds; late risers and flower peepers can meet there at 8:30 a.m. for an easily paced morning walk along Stafford Road. For further information, contact Dave Ziolkowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Wildflowers and Butterflies at Savage Park. Easy walking though this wooded park. Savage has areas with a good variety of wild flowers and sections that offer flight paths for butterflies. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the concession stand in Savage Park. For further information, contact the leaders, Bob Solem or Dick Smith.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Kinder Farm Park. Field and wood habitat. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Severna Park Park & Ride lot located in the NW corner at the intersection of Jones Station Road and Ritchie Highway. For further information, contact the leader, George Thomas.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Birding Woodstock. Expect to observe a variety of birds with up to 16 species of warblers. Boots recommended; part of the hiking loop may be muddy. Meet at 7:30 a.m. where Old Court Road crosses the Patapsco River. Cross the bridge and park just beyond the railroad tracks. For further information and directions, contact the leader, Keith Eric Costley, or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion. For further information, call coordinator Joe Lewandowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Chimney Swifts In Hampton. See migrating Chimney Swifts at dusk as they pour into chimneys at the Bookbindery and/or the Mill Center. Last year at this time, more than 3,000 Swifts entered the Hampton chimneys. If weather is cloudy or gray, come up to 1 hour earlier, as the Swifts will enter the chimney earlier. Canceled if raining. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Bookbindery, 3110 Elm Avenue, Baltimore. For further information and directions, contact the leaders, Carol Schreter, at 410-664_5151 or and Alice Nelson at
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Eastern Howard County. We will explore a variety of birding areas in this corner of the county including Patapsco Valley State Park. We will drive to different locations and visit a range of habitats. Moderate to difficult walking, hiking shoes needed. Dual start times (early birders- 6:00 a.m./ 7:00 a.m. for trip). Meet at the McDonalds on US 1 (across from the old drive in theater, just north of Montgomery Road). For further information, contact the leader, Stan Arnold.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Debbie Terry, or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
MEETING. Frederick. Greg Kearns will give a presentation on the Black Rail. Meet at Monocacy Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Call Marcia Balestri for details.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Calvert County Hotspots. Excellent area for landbird migrants and breeders, including warblers. Reservations required. For details, reservations and directions, contact the leaders, Lydia Schindler, at, or Linda Friedland.
MEETING. Anne Arundel. "Birding in Tibet" byDaphne Gemmill. 8:00 p.m. at the DNR Conference Room, Tawes Building, corner of Taylor Avenue and Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis.
MEETING. Harford. Program TBA. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Churchville Presbyterian Church, MD 22 & MD 136.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Pennyfield Lock for migrant and nesting landbirds. Meet at the end of Pennyfield Lock Road at 7 a.m. For further information and reservations, contact the leaders, Cyndie Loeper or Ann Lucy.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Pocomoke River Canoe Trip. Prothonotary and other warblers. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot of the Bay 50 Shopping Center off Rt. 50 on White Hall Road. For further information, contact the leader, Larry Zoller.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Milford Mill Park. For migrant warblers, thrushes and other songbirds; Wilson's Warbler possible. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the park entrance. For further information and directions, contact the leaders, Simon Calle, at, or Lenny Marcus.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cromwell Valley Park. Diverse habitats include a stream, woods and fields. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the "Willow Grove Farm" Information Kiosk in the park off Cromwell Bridge Road 1.5 miles north of I-695 Beltway exit 29A. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Meyers.
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 .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Sweet Air. Leader Bill Pfingsten is your guide for a morning hike through deciduous forests and stream valleys, and along nearby open fields of western Harford County. A wide variety of resident and migrant species can be expected. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Youth Benefit Elementary School, a half mile southeast of Pleasantville Road on MD 152. For further information, contact Bill or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. BIG DAY. An all day extravaganza of listing to find as many species as possible. We will travel the county and visit a wide variety of habitats. Fast paced and difficult walking involved. Bring food and drink. Dawn to Dusk. Meeting time and place TBA. Limited to 12 people. Call the leaders Bonnie Ott or Jo Solem at to reserve a spot.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Upper Watts Branch, Rockville, MD for migrant warblers, vireos and thrushes and assorted woodland residents, including possible Red-shouldered Hawks. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at corner of Princeton Place and Fordham Street. Limited to 12 people. For reservations and directions, contact the leader, Paul O'Brien.
FIELD TRIP. Patuxent. Nature Walk at Fran Uhler Natural Area. No reservation needed. Meet at 7:30 a.m. For further information, contact Fred Fallon.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Wooten's Landing for spring migrants. Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the Parole Park & Ride lot located off Harry Truman Parkway. For further information, contact the leader, Kathie Lambert.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion. For further information, call coordinator Joe Lewandowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. The Seasons at Fair Hill - Spring - Birding by Ear. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Fair Hill Nature Center - Covered Bridge Parking Lot. The leader is Meta Little. For further information contact Richard Donham.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Eden Mill. Spend the morning at a scenic county park along Deer Creek, and home of several breeding neo-tropical migrants such as Indigo Bunting, Orchard Oriole, and Worm-eating Warbler. Meet the leader Tom Congersky at 7:00 a.m. at Eden Mill parking area, on Eden Mill Road just west of Fawn Grove Road. For further information, contact Tom or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Birds of Spring at Mt. Pleasant. Easy walking through the fields and wood edges of the farm. Mown grass and wood chip paths. Wildflowers and butterflies should be abundant. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows, Chats, Bluebirds and Tree Swallows. Meet 8:00 a.m. by the shed on the entrance road. For further information, contact the leader, Robin Todd.
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Chino Farms, Queen Anne's County in collaboration with Tri-County, Caroline, and Kent Chapters. At more than 6,000 acres, Chino Farms is one of MD's largest contiguous farmlands. The property provides an incredible diversity of habitats with species that range from Bald Eagles to Yellow-throated Vireos and Prairie Warblers. It is the location of the Native Grassland Restoration project; we are very likely to see Grasshopper Sparrows on territory. In addition to birding, the day will feature field presentations on the grassland project and pink lady's slipper research by University of Maryland Professor Douglas A. Gill, and on the MD Greenprint Program by Mr. Bill Jenkins, DNR. Learn for yourself how the working landscape contributes to bird biodiversity on Delmarva. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton or meet in parking area in front of Chino Farms office on MD 544. Bring lunch for a picnic on the shore of the Chester River For further information, contact the leader, Wayne Bell, or wayne..
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Shirley Geddes.
MEETING. Baltimore. Program TBA. 7:30 p.m. at Sherwood House at Cromwell Valley Park. Follow signs in the park off Cromwell Bridge Road 1.3 miles north of I-695 Beltway exit 29A.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. First Wednesdays at Ft. McHenry. Our monthly visit to assist Jim Peters in the National Aquarium's project of surveying bird activity around a 10-acre man-made (mitigated) wetland. Folding chair and telescope useful. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. Coordinators Gail Frantz, , and Catherine Bishop.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
MEETING. Howard. "Conserving Maryland's Rare Butterflies," by Richard Smith. Programs are held at Longfellow Elementary School, 5470 Hesperus Drive, Columbia. Hospitality and club bookstore at 7:30 p.m. Meeting/Program begins at 8:00 p.m. For further information call Kurt Schwarz.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Patuxent River Park Drift Boat Trip. (Joint ANS trip). Peak migration time for songbirds; also marsh and waterbirds. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent advisable. Watch ANS News for directions to park. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at entrance gate to park. A Patuxent Park participant fee may be collected. For further information and reservations, contact the leader, Paul DuMont.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Little Bennett Park. Near peak migration for warblers, vireos, including those breeding in this varied habitat. For reservations, time and place to meet, contact the leader Gemma Radko.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary for woodland migrants. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Parole Park & Ride lot located off Harry Truman Parkway. For further information, contact the leader, Dotty Mumford.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion. For further information, call coordinator Joe Lewandowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Susquehanna State Park. Participate in another round of exploring Susquehanna State Park in search of migratory songbirds. Targets include orioles, Scarlet Tanagers, vireos, and various warblers. Meet at the mill at 7:00 a.m. Contact Phil Powers for details or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday Walk at Daniels. Easy walking along the river on gravel and dirt trail. Mature woodlands host a number of breeding warblers, tanager, vireos and thrushes. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Camel's Den lot. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Ruth Culbertson.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
MEETING. Caroline. Members' Show, plus Birding Hotspots in Caroline County. 7:30 p.m. at the Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market St., Denton.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Patuxent North Tract (Research Refuge). Special trip to Prince Georges County site for Summer Tanager, Blue Grosbeak, Chat and other Southern specialty birds. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Nursery Road - Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride at Beltway Exit 8. For further information, contact the leader, Steve Sanford, or by e-mail at .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Saturday monitoring walks at Fort. McHenry wetlands. Canceled if raining. Meet 8:00 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Cecil Warblers-mix of hotspots for spring migrants. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Marcia Whitmyre.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Rocks State Park. Join trip leader Debbie Bowers on a spring visit to Rocks State Park. Target species include Ovenbird, Northern Parula, Kentucky, and Worm-eating Warblers. Scarlet Tanagers, Orioles and Thrushes should also be present. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Hills Grove Picnic Area on St. Clair Bridge Road. For further information, contact Debbie or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Marriottsville and Henryton Roads (Cerulean Warbler Search). Dual Start times. Early birders meet at 6:30 a.m. at Marriottsville Road for an easy walk along the railroad tracks to the trestle. Second leg, meet at 8:30 a.m. at the end of Henryton Road for remainder of the trip - an easy walk along the river up to the bend. Yellow-throated, Worm-eating and other warblers possible. For further information, contact the leader, Ralph Cullison,
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Lower Eastern Shore warbler quest, Nassawango and Pocomoke regions. Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center on Marlboro Road in Easton or meet group at 7:00 a.m. in parking lot of Ward Museum, Salisbury. For further information, contact the leader, Sam Dyke of the Tri-County Chapter.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Owings Mills Mall Wetland. Willow Flycatchers, Green Heron, Blue Grosbeak and Orchard Orioles are just a few of the birds that breed at the Mall's wetland. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Macy's lot across from Exxon station. For further information, contact the leader, Keith Eric Costley, or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion. For further information, call coordinator Joe Lewandowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Harford Glen. Hike around the grounds of the varied habitats of Harford Glen in search of migratory songbirds and shorebirds. Meet at the Glen at 7:00 a.m. For further information, contact Dave Ziolkowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Schooley Mill Park. Moderate walking through varied habitats of fields, streams and woodlands. A beaver created wetland may hold some surprises. Paths may be muddy. Late migrants are still moving through. Meet at 7:00 a.m. in the upper parking lot. Leader- TBA. Call Bonnie Ott for info.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Bombay Hook NWR & Smyrna, DE for waterfowl, shorebirds and passerines. Meet at 8:00 a.m. (early birders will meet at 6:00 for a 2 hour preview) at the BHNWR main visitor's center. The group is limited to 15. For reservations and directions contact the leaders, Jay & Diane Jones.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Gail Frantz, or .
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Rugged Green Ridge State Park & Allegheny County, MD. Target birds include ~15 species of warblers (incl. Cerulean, Hooded, lots of Worm-eating) - also Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse, Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Meet at Sidling Hill Visitor Center Parking Lot off Rte. I-68 at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Bring snacks, lunch insect repellent. Four wheel drive /pick up truck recommended. Prior arrangements to carpool via leader highly suggested. Wear sturdy boots-some hiking necessary. Limited to 10-12 people based on car pooling. For further information and reservations, contact the leader, Jim Green.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
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. Cecil. Shorebirds & Waders - Bombay Hook NWR. Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Brian Moyer.
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. Harford. Conowingo Dam. The annual spring visit to Conowingo Dam on Memorial Day weekend. Likely sightings include Warbling Vireo, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, and Prothonotary Warbler. This location is recognized nationally as a great spot to watch Bald Eagles. Plan to meet at Fisherman's Park (east end of Shuresville Rd) at 7:30 a.m. For further information, contact Les Eastman or .
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Cromwell Valley Park for field and woodland birds. Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the Severna Park Park & Ride lot located in the NW corner at the intersection of Jones Station Road and Ritchie Highway. For further information, contact the leader, Marian Dobson.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m. at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion. For further information, call coordinator Joe Lewandowski or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Delaware Shorebirds. Travel to Delaware's hotspots in search of migratory shorebirds, peeps, and the like. Targets include Black-necked Stilt, American Avocets, Red Knots and Ruddy Turnstones. Meet at the MD 155/I-95 Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m. Contact David Larkin for details or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Hidden Valley / Upper Deer Creek. Join local resident and avian expert Dennis Kirkwood for a leisure walk in the habitats surrounding the Upper Deer Creek area. Targets are Worm-eating Warblers, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, and Scarlet Tanagers. Meet at Hidden Valley (end of Madonna Rd.) at 7 a.m. For further information, contact Dennis or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact the leader, Josie Gray.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Wednesday Evenings At Fort McHenry. Canceled if raining. Meet 6:00 p.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. For further information, contact the leader, Jim Peters.
MEETING. Cecil. Rose Tree (PA) Hawk Watch by Jim Lockyer. Meet at 7 p.m. at the Elkton High School Library located in Elkton, MD. For further information, contact Rick Lee.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday Walk at David Force Park. Easy walking through the woodlands and field edges of this county open space. A small pond and stream vary the habitat and species possibilities. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the split rail fence on Pebble Beach Drive. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Delaware Bay for a wide variety of migrating shorebirds. Possible spectacular assemblage of breeding plumage Turnstones, Sanderlings, and Red Knots. Curlew Sandpiper possible. Be prepared for heat and biting insects. Minimal walking involved. Telescopes useful. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Nursery Road - Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride at Beltway Exit 8. Optional meeting place: Bombay Hook NWR parking lot at 9:00 a.m. For further information, contact the leader, Pete Webb, or
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.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Swan Harbor/Havre de Grace. Check out the fields, woods and shoreline at this Harford County park to see what late migrants are still about. Then migrate over to Havre de Grace to look for shorebirds and waterfowl. For further information, contact the leader, Randy Robertson, or r.c..
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Rockburn Branch Park (Advanced Birding by Ear). Moderate walking through the woodlands and field edges of the park. Will be focusing on learning the more subtle nuances of songs, chip, call notes. Especially helpful for atlasing. Dual start time (Early birders 6:00 a.m./ 8:00 a.m. for trip). Meet at Rockburn Elementary School parking lot. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Huntley Meadows, VA. Freshwater marsh and meadow, Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Parole Park & Ride lot located off Harry Truman Parkway. For further information, contact the leader, Lynn Kenny.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Birds along the Jones Falls. 19th century Baltimore still lives along these Jones Falls streets lined by factories and picturesque stone homes. See Yellow-crowned Night Heron and families of Wood Duck at the lovely "Horseshoe Falls" built over 100 years ago. Within sight of the local TV tower is a treasure of surprising birds that include both Oriole species, Common Yellowthroat and Yellow Warblers, Indigo Bunting, Wood Thrush and other surprises. Due to possible Loyola stadium development of area, check with Brian to confirm that the walk is a go. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Poly-Western High School parking lot, Falls Rd. and Cold Spring Lane, at the Falls Road entrance. For further information, contact the leader, Brian Rollfinke, at, or .org.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Elk Neck Forest. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Elk Neck Forest Entrance Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Parke John.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Elk Neck State Forest. Joint trip with the Cecil chapter. Target birds are Ovenbirds, Back-and-White, Blackpoll, Worm-eating, and Hooded Warblers. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Canada Warblers, Summer Tanagers, and Red- shouldered Hawk are possible. Also, lots of flycatchers and vireos. Meet at the MD 155/I-95 Park & Ride at 6:30 a.m. The leader is Cecil member Parke John. For further information, contact the Harford coordinator, Lynn Davis or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. First Wednesdays at Ft. McHenry. Our monthly visit to assist Jim Peters in the National Aquarium's project of surveying bird activity around a 10-acre man-made (mitigated) wetland. Folding chair and telescope useful. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. Coordinators Gail Frantz, , and Catherine Bishop.
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. Allegany. Atlas Workshop Field Trip. Walter Ellison - State Breeding Bird Atlas coordinator, will take us birding and demonstrate "on the job training" on how to Atlas in your block. We will explore Green Ridge State Forest and learn about bird behaviors and how they translate into the Atlas Codes. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Mason's Barn Park & Ride, Exit 48E Cumberland I-68. Contact JB Churchill for information.
ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK PICNIC. Anne Arundel. 4:00 p.m. For further details, contact the host, Larry Zoller.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Fort McHenry Clean-Up. Help restore this mitigated marsh by removing debris and planting native vegetation. Rain or shine. Register in advance with the Aquarium volunteer office at 410- 576-3886. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Soldier's Delight. Trip to Soldier's Delight for nesting birds, possibly including Scarlet Tanager, Yellow-breasted Chat, White-eyed Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Field Sparrow, Hooded, Prairie and Black-and-white Warblers. A pair of nesting Blue-headed Vireos wase found during the June 2002 trip, and Summer Tanagers in 2001. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the historical marker. For further information and directions, contact the leader, Keith Eric Costley, or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Mariner Point Park. Join in for a leisurely walk along the Gunpowder estuarine park in Joppa. Great spot for migratory songbirds. Wood Ducks, Great Egret, Yellow Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles are possibilities. For further information, contact the leader, Phil Powers, or .
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Whips and Hoots. Join Jean and Larry Fry for a visit to Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation in search of Whip-poor-wills and owls. The "Whips" can really make some noise, and a spattering of Great Horned, Eastern Screech, and Barred Owls will make the evening chorus even better. Meet Jean and Larry at Dublin Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. For further information, contact the Frys or .
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Field Birds. Bird the fields of Carroll and/or Frederick Counties for singing and nesting Vesper, Grasshopper, Field, and possible Savannah Sparrows, Bobolink, Dickcissel, Horned Lark, Meadowlark, Willow Flycatcher, Red-headed Woodpecker. Bird half-day or bring lunch and bird the whole day. Rain date: June 22. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Security Blvd Park & Ride Lot at the east end of I-70. For further information, contact the leader, Pete Webb, or .
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 ).
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Bethel WMA & Court House Point WMA. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Leslie Fisher.
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. Montgomery. Delaware Coastal Areas. Joint with ANS. Meet at 7:15 a.m. at headquarters parking lot at Bombay Hook NWR, DE. Shorebirds and waterbirds; some songbirds along wood/marsh trail edges. For further information about staying overnight in Dover and reservations, contact the leader, John Bjerke.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Atlasing with Jo and Bonnie. Spend a morning with Jo and Bonnie as they work in SV-NE. See how they plan their morning using maps and lists of target birds. Learn hints and techniques in the field on how to confirm species and upgrade from possible to probable by looking at behavior. Moderate walking involved, also driving to different locations. Carpooling mandatory. Meet at Rockburn Elementary School at 7:30 a.m. Call Bonnie or Jo for info.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. The Seasons at Fair Hill - Summer. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Fair Hill Nature Center - Covered Bridge Parking Lot. For further information contact the leader, Parke John.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Evening Screech Owl Search. We will drive and park to locations in SY-CE to listen for screech owls. Learn tips on how to locate habitat and listen for owl sounds. Saturday evening in July, approximately 9:00 p.m. Date to be determined depending on weather. Limit of 12 people. Call Bonnie to register.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Morning Screech Owl Search. We will drive and park in different locations in search of screech owls. Learn tips on how to locate habitat and listen for owl sounds. Sunday morning in July, Approximately 4:00 a.m. Date to be determined depending on weather. Limit of 12 people. Call Bonnie to register.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. First Wednesdays at Ft. McHenry. Our monthly visit to assist Jim Peters in the National Aquarium's project of surveying bird activity around a 10-acre man-made (mitigated) wetland. Folding chair and telescope useful. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. Coordinators Gail Frantz, , and Catherine Bishop.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Atlas block W0-NW. Spend the morning atlasing and gain some insight into how Bonnie and Jo work an unfamiliar block. Finding habitats, looking for unusual places that might have interesting species. Moderate to difficult walking involved. Carpooling mandatory. Meet at Glenwood Library parking lot on Rt. 94 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bonnie or Jo for info
FIELD TRIP. Allegany. Butterflies and/or Shorebirds. Mr. Ray Kiddy will lead us again this year for a "double your pleasure, double your fun" field trip to secret haunts. Meet Ray at the Western Md. Station in Cumberland at 9 a.m. Contact Ray (aka. "Mr. Allegany Butterfly") for information.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Kinder Farm Park. Hoping to beat the mid-summer birding doldrums at this Anne Arundel county park that is usually surprisingly birdy at this time of year. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Nursery Rd.- Hammonds Ferry Rd. Park & Ride at Beltway exit 8. For further information, contact the leader, Steve Sanford, or email: .
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Summer Birds of Mt. Pleasant. Walk the grounds of Mt. Pleasant to search for breeding birds. Indigo Buntings, Eastern Bluebirds, Chats and Orioles likely. 4 species of nesting sparrows possible. Moderate walking on mown grass and wood chip trails. Meet at the shed at 8:00 a.m. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie Ott.
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Delaware Coastal Areas. Joint with ANS. Meet at 7:15 a.m. at headquarters parking lot at Bombay Hook NWR, DE. Shorebirds and waterbirds; some songbirds along wood/marsh trail edges. For further information about staying overnight in Dover and reservations, contact the leader, John Bjerke.
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Cecil Shorebirds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Brian Moyer.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Dragonflies Through Binoculars. Very easy walk around Centennial Lake on paved paths in search of odonates. Learn how to identify dragonflies and damselflies in the hand and through binoculars with our local expert Richard Orr. Eastern Pondhawk and Blue Dasher expected. Meet at the west end parking lot at 8:00 a.m. Call Richard for info.
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. First Wednesdays at Ft. McHenry. Our monthly visit to assist Jim Peters in the National Aquarium's project of surveying bird activity around a 10-acre man-made (mitigated) wetland. Folding chair and telescope useful. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Meet 9:30 a.m. at Fort McHenry. From the entrance, the wetlands are to the right. Meet just past the statue of Orpheus. Coordinators Gail Frantz, , and Catherine Bishop.
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Hummingbird Happy Hour. Host Les Eastman invites you to his hummer haven near Susquehanna State Park for an evening of socializing and backyard bird watching, highlighted by up-close views of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Participants are asked to bring a snack/appetizer to share, and their own beverages. You are also welcome to bring your swimsuit and enjoy the Eastman's pool. The party begins at 6:00 p.m. at 4034 Wilkinson Road, just west of the intersection with Craigs Corner Road. For further information, contact Les Eastman or .
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. The Southern Eastern Shore - Maryland. Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the Big Elk Mall Dunkin Doughnuts Parking Lot Area. For further information contact the leader, Paul Bystrak.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Bombay Hook. A day of Delaware birding at Bombay Hook and possible side trips to Woodland Beach, Little Creek, Mispillion Light House and Broadkill beach road. This is a good time for phalaropes, godwits, and other less common shorebirds. Bring plenty to drink, sunscreen, hat and bug spray. Trip will include a lunch stop for food and respite from the heat. Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the Broken Land - Rt. 32 Park & Ride. Call the leader, Stan Arnold at to sign up and arrange for carpooling.
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Butterflies Through Binoculars. An easy walk around the wildlife area of Centennial Lake. Learn to identify butterflies on the wing and in the hand with expert Dick Smith. Binoculars recommended. Meet at west end parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Call Dick for info.
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