JAN 2 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
JAN 8 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized Board members have a vote, any Club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Call any club officer or board member for details. Held at the Cylburn Greenhouse Classroom.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
JAN 13 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Halfday trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 686-7294 or
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. From Beltway take exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go . mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
JAN 13 (Sun) 4:30 p.m. COVERED DISH DINNER AND LECTURE AT THE VOLLMER CENTER AT CYLBURN. Tonight's featured talk: "What I Have Learned from 100,000 Hours of Backyard Bird Banding", with Chan Robbins. Please contact Kevin Graff in advance at , to let him know you are coming, and what you plan to bring.
*Directions to Cylburn's Vollmer/Visitor Center: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Go about . mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Ave; proceed another . mile past first road intersection, and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow the drive to circle in front of the Vollmer Center building. Drop off passengers, food or other items there, then continue around the circle and follow signs leading into the main parking lot.
JAN 19 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Wendy Alexander, 788-4080
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
JAN 19 (Sat) Baltimore Mid - Winter BIRD COUNT. To participate in post-migration bird count in your choice of location in Baltimore City or County, call Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or
JAN 26 (Sat) 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Come see what birding action abounds amid the varied habitats of this green oasis in the middle of Baltimore. For questions, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at or 558-2473.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
FEB 6 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, 665-0769.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
FEB 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. YOUTH BIRDING AT LOCH RAVEN. Ages 8-15 with parent. Waterbirds and land birds. Possible Bald Eagle, Bluebird, Common Loon. Two-mile level walk. Leader: Marty Brazeau at 410-583-0275 or
*Directions for Loch Raven. From Baltimore Beltway I-695, take exit 27, Dulaney Valley Rd north, go several miles, cross large bridge over reservoir, and bear right immediately. Continue to first left, Stone Hill Rd. Go about 100 yards, turn around, and then park on your right. All cars need to park on the same side of the road.
FEB 10 (Sun) 9:00 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Halfday trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Bob Rineer, 252-6408 or , and Brent and Mary Byers, 686-7294 or
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. From Beltway take exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go . mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
FEB 12 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized Board members have a vote, any Club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Call any club officer or board member for details. Held at the Cylburn Greenhouse Classroom.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
FEB 16 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Ben Poscover, 882-1309 or
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
FEB 23 (Sat) 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Come see what birding action abounds amid the varied habitats of this green oasis in the middle of Baltimore. For questions, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at or (410) 558-2473.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
MAR 6 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
MAR 9 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. MIDDLE CREEK WMA. Bring lunch for an all-day trip to visit this major gathering place north of Lancaster, PA., for Snow Geese and other waterfowl. There is also an excellent display of mounted birds in the visitor center. Note: Trip may go elsewhere if Middle Creek is frozen over. Meet 8:00 a.m. at Timonium Park & Ride. Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or . Contact leader to learn if trip is on or off, due to ice on lake or weather conditions.
*Directions to Timonium Park & Ride. North on I-83 from Beltway, take SECOND Timonium Road exit (north end of overpass bridge), follow ramp down and turn LEFT onto Greenspring Drive, go past warehouses and first couple of entrances, past the "Kiss & Ride" entrance, take the next entrance on right into the Park & Ride lot.
MAR 10 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, (410) 626-7294 or and Bob Rineer, (410) 252-6408 or
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*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. From Beltway take exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go . mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
MAR 12 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized Board members have a vote, any Club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Call any club officer or board member for details. Held at the Cylburn Greenhouse Classroom.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
MAR 16 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. All-day trip to see large numbers of waterfowl during the height of spring staging season. Bald Eagles are a bonus feature. Ospreys and Pine Warblers may be newly arrived. Early shorebirds possible. Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Bring lunch. Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride. Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or .
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
MAR 16 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center .Leaders: Joe Supik, (443) 417-5015, and Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
MAR 17 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. IRVINE NATURE CENTER. With forest, field and marsh this 116 acre site has an extensive trail system and is full of promises. Expect between 45 and 55 species with plenty of "little brown job" birds. Possible Lincoln's Sparrow. Leaders: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or , and Kevin Graff,
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*Directions to Irvine Nature Center: From I-695 Beltway take exit 19, I-795 3.7 miles to exit 4, bear right on ramp onto Owings Mills Blvd. Go 2 miles, turn right at Crondall Ln. Turn right at Garrison Forest Rdd. Irvine Nature Center entrance will come up on the left.
MAR 23 (Sat) ice/snow date FOR BLACKWATER TRIP.
MAR 23 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Early spring migrants found in this urban park may include Caspian Tern, Merlin, Pine Warbler, Fox Sparrow or Woodcock! Meet at fountain in park near intersection of Lombard Street and Patterson Park Avenue. For questions or to borrow binoculars for the walk, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at (410) 558-2473 or .
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
APR 2 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN'S GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM. Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: The Falkland Islands: Five Species of Breeding Penguins--and More! by Joan Cwi. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
APR 3 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing a survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
APR 7 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK.
A casual spring walk around the Cylburn
grounds. Meet at the main Vollmer Center parking lot on Sunday mornings for easy birding in
Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning birders welcome. Expect to find a variety of
migrant and resident birds. No designated leader. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or .
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Go about . mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Ave; proceed another . mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer/Visitor Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
APR 9 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). Another in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of spring migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including waders, raptors, and passerines. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: TBA.
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
APR 9 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized Board members have a vote, any Club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Call any club officer or board member for details. Held at the Cylburn Greenhouse Classroom.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
APR 13 (Sat) 7:00 a.m./9:30 a.m. SMITH ISLAND. All-day trip for island herons, egrets, and open bay waterfowl and gannets close up during the boat ride. Bring lunch and cash, no credit cards or checks on the boat or on the Island. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY THUR APR 4 AND $25-$35 CASH FOR EACH PERSON. Limit about 45 people max, minimum about 25. If we don't fill the trip by Thursday April 4, the trip will be CANCELLED. Contact Pete Webb, 443 904- 6314 by the deadline for reservations, and again Thursday or Friday before the trip to find out if the trip is go or no-go. CASH is required to get on the boat, collected when boarding. Any purchases on the Island are also cash-only. Motion sickness medicine is recommended, take it at 8:30 am or earlier. Bring your spotting telescope if you have one. Also contact Pete Webb by the deadline if you wish to reserve and purchase (cash only) a slice of the famous Smith Island Cake. Leader: Pete Webb, (410) 486-1217 or .
APR 14 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, (410) 626-7294 or , and Bob Rineer, (410) 252-6408 or
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*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. From Beltway take exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go . mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
APR 16 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). One in a series of weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: John Landers, (410) 292-9549 or .
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
APR 20 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. HUNTLEY MEADOWS. Bring picnic lunch for 3/4-day trip to northern Virginia woods and freshwater marsh with boardwalk trail for resident wildlife and early spring migrants. American Bittern, Rusty Blackbird, early swallows and Chimney Swift all possible. Two or three hour (and miles) level walk on paved paths and boardwalks. Optional extension, after picnic lunch, for Prothonotary Warbler singing on territory in Maryland. Meet at Nursery Rd Park & Ride. Leader: Pete Webb , (443) 904-6314 or .
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
APR 20 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY.
Continuing
survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the
park, outside the Visitor Center. Leaders: Erin Lineberry, (443) 742-9895, and Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
APR 23 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: Debbie Terry, (410) 252-8771 or .
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
APR 25 (Thu) 8:00 a.m. QUARRY LAKE--RECLAMATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION. A two-hour walk around the Lake to learn how the area evolved from a working quarry to an ecologically-sensitive development ideal for birds. Leader is Eric Hadaway of DMW, Inc., who was responsible for coordinating environmental compliance, wetland mitigation, stream restoration and reforestation. Eric is also a birder, so bring binoculars! Meet at Bluestone Park; follow instructions to Quarry Lake, but instead of turning at Travertine Drive, continue a half block and turn right at Bluestone Park. Rain date May 2nd. For questions, contact Joan Cwi, 467-5352 or .
*Directions Quarry Lake. Quarry Lake is located off Greenspring Avenue about half way between Smith Ave and Old Court Rd. If coming from interstate 695, get off at Exit 22, Greenspring Ave. At the light (Greenspring), turn left (south), and proceed half a mile. Turn right at the light at Quarry Lake Drive, and proceed .3 mi to the 3 flag display. Turn right into Travertine Dr and park in the lots to the left or right. Walk back to the flags to start the walk.
APR 27 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. SOLDIERS DELIGHT. Warblers, Flycatchers and Tanagers are featured as spring migration heats up in this globally rare serpentine barrens ecosystem. Joint field trip with the Anne Arundel Bird Club. Meet at historical marker. Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or .
APR 27 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Catch Spring migration at this green urban oasis in the City. Meet at fountain in park near intersection of Lombard Street and Patterson Park Avenue. For questions or to borrow binoculars for the walk, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at (410) 558-2473 or .
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
APR 28 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. QUARRY LAKE. This is a new walk we started in the fall introducing what has proven to be a very "birdy" area. The walk around the lake is about 2 miles on level, often paved, pathways with excellent views down (not up!) into the treetops surrounding Quarry Lake. Meet at the benches where the 3 flags are flying on Quarry Lake Drive. Leaders: Joany Hellman, (410) 486-2719 or .
*Directions Quarry Lake. Quarry Lake is located off Greenspring Avenue about half way between Smith Ave and Old Court Rd. If coming from interstate 695, get off at Exit 22, Greenspring Ave. At the light (Greenspring), turn left (south), and proceed half a mile. Turn right at the light at Quarry Lake Drive, and proceed .3 mi to the 3 flag display. Turn right into Travertine Dr and park in the lots to the left or right. Walk back to the flags to start the walk.
APR 28 (Sun) 7:45 - 8:30 p.m. CHIMNEY SWIFTS AT DUSK. Join the BBC Swift Watch Team as Chimney Swifts enter a favorite chimney at sunset. This spring we will be watching from two places. The first is the Hampden chimneys, observed in previous years. The second is in Overlea in northeast Baltimore. Pick whichever is closer to you! Come a half hour early if the weather is cloudy or gray. Cancelled if raining. Leader:
Joan Cwi (410)467-5352 or at Hampden, and Carol Schreter 410-664-5151 () at Overlea.
*Directionsto Hampden:* Directions to Hampden chimneys: Take I-83 to exit 9, Cold Spring Lane. Go east a quarter mile to light at Falls Road. Turn right (south) onto Falls Road and go 1.2 miles total. At 36th Street, where road goes downhill, follow left lane and Falls Road sign. From this point, all distances are very short - less than a block. At the stop sign, turn left, go one short block, then take hairpin turn at first possible right onto Falls Cliff Road to dead end. Follow arrow pointing left and go around the curve to the end. Turn right onto Elm Avenue, first left onto Mill Road, then first left onto MillCenter parking lot.
*Directionsto Overlea: Directions to Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 10 Willow Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21206, in Overlea: From Beltway exit 32A, go south on Belair Road, Route 1, approximately 2 miles, to the 6900 block. See the Chuch on your left. This is south of Taylor Avenue and north of Northern Parkway. Church and school parking lot will be on the left. Parking also available on Willow Avenue. Meet at Belair Rd. and Willow Ave.
APR 30 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: Joan Cwi, (410) 467-5352 or .
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
MAY 2 (Thu) 8:00 a.m. QUARRY LAKE--RECLAMATION, DEVELOPMENT AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION RAIN DATE.
*Directions Quarry Lake. Quarry Lake is located off Greenspring Avenue about half way between Smith Ave and Old Court Rd. If coming from interstate 695, get off at Exit 22, Greenspring Ave. At the light (Greenspring), turn left (south), and proceed half a mile. Turn right at the light at Quarry Lake Drive, and proceed .3 mi to the 3 flag display. Turn right into Travertine Dr and park in the lots to the left or right. Walk back to the flags to start the walk.
MAY 4 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. ROCK RUN AREA, SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK. Meet at Cromwell Bridge Road Park & Ride. Trip to river in Harford County for resident Cerulean and Prothonotary Warblers and a collection of spring migrants. Possibly one of the best spring warbler watching sites in Maryland; expect 18 to 24 warbler species in a single day. Bring a picnic lunch for the wrap-up of what could be an excellent morning of birding. Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 (cell) or .
*Directions to Cromwell Bridge Road Park & Ride. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, then turn left again almost immediately into Park-n-Ride lot.
MAY 4 (Sat) 8:30 a.m. YOUTH BIRDING AT OREGON RIDGE PARK. Ages 8-15 with parent. On the best warbler birding day of the year learn about how to bird with other birders ages 8 to 15. Learn how to use field guides and iPod apps to locate birds. Please register for this program. To register contact Marty Brazeau at (410) 583-0275 or .
MAY 5 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. NORTH POINT STATE PARK MEET IN THE PARKING LOT JUST AFTER THE TOLL BOOTH. There is a fee of $3 per car to enter the park. We will walk down the path to Black Marsh Wildlands, a great spot for various wetland birds, raptors, warblers and flycatchers. The woods around the Black Marsh area host many woodpeckers and vireos, and we can head down to the beach to check for terns. Scopes very useful. Path tends to be very muddy, and don't forget your bug spray. Leader: Rose Anderson (443) 802-8012.
*Directions to North Point State Park. From 695 take exit 42, North Point Blvd toward Sparrows Point. Make an immediate left onto Bethlehem Road, and keep right onto North Point Road. Follow through the town of Edgemere until you see the signs for North Point State Park on the left just after Bauer's Farm Road.
MAY 5 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK. Please join us for a bird walk in Gwynns
Falls/Leakin Park; a 1200 acre wilderness park in west Baltimore City.
The park contains mature and secondary forest as well as riparian
habitats and some limited field habitat. Meet at the parking lot at
the corner of Windsor Mill Road and Eagle Drive, (1900 Eagle Drive)
Baltimore, MD 21207. There will be a short caravan ride following the
trip for those who wish to view the Yellow-crowned Night-Herons on
Dead Run.
*Directions to Gwynns
Falls/Leakin Park. From the Baltimore Beltway, take Rte. 70 south (Exit 16) to
where it terminates in the Park & Ride, take an immediate right out of the
Park and Ride and continue right onto Security Boulevard; take a right at
the first light onto Forest Park, then right at the light onto Windsor Mill
Road. The Eagle Drive entrance (flanked by two eagles on pillars) is located
on your right. Park in the lot visible from the road. Leaders: Paul and
Elise Kreiss (410) 367-8194, or .
MAY 5 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK.
A casual spring walk around the Cylburn
Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. No designated leader.
Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or .
*Directions to Cylburn Self-Guided walks. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Go about . mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Ave; proceed another . mile past first road intersection and turn left at stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum. Follow drive to circle in front of The Vollmer/Visitor Center, continue around the circle to entrance to main parking lot.
MAY 7 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: Paul Noell, (410) 243-2652 or .
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
MAY 7 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN'S GREENHOUSE CLASSROOM.
NOTE LECTURE CHANGE! Avian Diversity of Cost Rica, Mario Córdoba, naturalist
and birding guide visiting from Costa Rica. Final in a series of monthly feature presentations and
slide shows. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts
about 7:15 pm.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
MAY 11 (Sat) May Count. (INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY). All-day count of birds in Baltimore City and County. For area assignments call compiler Joel Martin, 744-9211 or email .
MAY 12 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip for winter waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leader s: Brent and Mary Byers, (410) 626-7294 or , and Bob Rineer, (410) 252-6408 or
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*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. From Beltway take exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go . mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
MAY 14 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). Weekly walks following the progress of spring migration. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
MAY 14 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized Board members have a vote, any Club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Call any club officer or board member for details. Held at the Cylburn Greenhouse Classroom.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
MAY 17-19 (Fri night -Sun noon) Youth Birding WEEKEND AT CAREY RUN SANCTUARY, FROSTBURG MARYLAND. LEADER: MARTY BRAZEAU. Join us for the weekend in the mountains of Western Maryland. We will stay in an old farmhouse at a 162-acre bird sanctuary. We will visit local state parks to bird for mountain nesting warblers. This trip is limited to 10 persons. For details, contact leader Marty Brazeau at (410) 583-0275 or .
MAY 18 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. MILFORD MILL PARK. One-mile level walk on paved path for migrant warblers thrushes, tanagers, grosbeaks and other songbirds Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or .
*Directions to Milford Mill Park. From Beltway take exit 18 Liberty Rd, proceed west to first light at Washington Ave. Turn right, proceed to end at light on Milford Mill Rd, turn right, and right again just after the overhead bridge into small parking lot. If the lot is full, park along the side street across Milford Mill Road from the park entrance.
MAY 18 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Telescope can be useful. Cancelled in bad weather. Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Ft. McHenry. From I-95, take exit 55, McComas St east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), left (north) on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left again (east) on Fort Ave, continue to end and gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul St becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. When gate is closed, park on side street and meet at the gate. When gate is open, drive in and park at the lot at the end, and meet outside the visitor center.
MAY 19 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. GLEN ARTNEY AND AVALON AREAS, PATAPSCO RIVER VALLEY STATE PARK. This park has a variety of habitats including Lost Lake, stream-side woods and open fields. Possibilities include spring migrants such as warblers, vireos and orioles as well as resident birds. Level walking on paved and gravel roads. This is a fee area of $2 or $3 dollars per car. Car pooling is recommended. Leader: Mary Anne Fluke (443) 690-4319 or .
*Directions to Glen Artney and Avalon areas, Patapsco River Valley State Park. From Baltimore Beltway on southwest side of town, take exit for U S Route 1, Southwestern Boulevard, south (away from the City). Continue through merger onto Washington Boulevard. Just after the ramps for I-195 to airport and college, go right onto South Street, then left onto River Road going into Patapsco State Park. Continue on this drive under railroad bridge and under I-95 bridge, to 'T' intersection, right on Gun Road and then right into parking lot. Entrance fee collected at ranger kiosk along River Road.
MAY 19 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. QUARRY LAKE. This is a new walk we started in the fall introducing what has proven to be a very "birdy" area. The walk around the lake is about 2 miles on level, often paved, pathways with excellent views down (not up!) into the treetops surrounding Quarry Lake. Meet at the benches where the 3 flags are flying on Quarry Lake Drive. Leaders: Joany Hellman, (410) 486-2719 or .
*Directions Quarry Lake. Quarry Lake is located off Greenspring Avenue about half way between Smith Ave and Old Court Rd. If coming from interstate 695, get off at Exit 22, Greenspring Ave. At the light (Greenspring), turn left (south), and proceed half a mile. Turn right at the light at Quarry Lake Drive, and proceed .3 mi to the 3 flag display. Turn right into Travertine Dr and park in the lots to the left or right. Walk back to the flags to start the walk.
MAY 21 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). Weekly walk following the progress of spring migration. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: Chris Davidson, (410) 828-1325 or .
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
MAY 24 (-- 26 Fri -- Sun) MOS Conference AT RAMADA CONFERENCE CENTER, EDGEWOOD, HARFORD COUNTY. Full schedule of field trips, lectures, Silent Auction and other activities. Check your Conference Flier or go to mdbirds.org for more information.
MAY 25 (Sat) 7:00/9:15 a.m. BOMBAY HOOK. Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride 7:00 am OR Bombay Hook at 9:15 am. For a wide variety of migrating shorebirds. Possible breeding plumage Turnstones, Sanderlings, and Red Knots. Be prepared for heat and biting insects. Minimal walking. Bring lunch. Telescopes very useful. Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or email .
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware Visitor Center. From Bay Bridge follow Rt 301 north about 34 miles. Right onto Rt 300, 19 miles to Kenton, DE. Right onto Rt 42, 8 miles to Leipsic. Left (north) onto Route 9, go 1.5 miles to inconspicuous Bombay Hook marker on right. Right onto Whitehall Neck Road, go to Visitor Center lot at end. Drive time from Bay Bridge about 1.5 hours.
MAY 25 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Look for late spring migrants and resident Wood Ducks, American Kestrel, and surprises in this urban oasis. Meet at fountain in park near intersection of Lombard Street and Patterson Park Avenue. For questions or to borrow binoculars for the walk, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at (410) 558-2473 or .
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
MAY 28 (Tue) 8:00 a.m. ROBERT E. LEE PARK (AKA LAKE ROLAND). Final weekly walk following the progress of spring migration. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: TBA.
*Directions to Robert E. Lee Park (aka Lake Roland). From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Jones Falls Expressway I-83 south to Northern Parkway exit, and go east (left) to next light, Falls Road, go left (north) and stay in right lane, go past second light (Lake Avenue), turn right (east) before south end of Falls Road bridge (just north of Lake Avenue). From Baltimore Beltway (I-695), take Falls Road south for 3.4 miles, turn left at Light Rail sign (immediately after bridge and before Pepe's and Lake Ave), curve left and go straight over small iron bridge continuing to follow signs to Light Rail Parking. As you enter the parking lot, curve right and drive toward the back of the lot near the boardwalk entrance. The new boardwalk provides great birding opportunities, and is 0.3 mi of flat, easy walking.
JUNE 8 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. NORTHERN BALTIMORE COUNTY. New trip for summer breeders including warblers, vireos, swamp birds, field birds, including Horned Lark, Meadowlark, Willow Flycatcher, Blue-winged, Hooded and Kentucky Warblers. Meet at Timonium Park & Ride. Leaders: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or , and Kevin Graff,
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*Directions to Timonium Park & Ride. North on I-83 from Beltway, take SECOND Timonium Road exit (north end of overpass bridge), follow ramp down and turn LEFT onto Greenspring Drive, go past warehouses and first couple of entrances, past the "Kiss & Ride" entrance, take the next entrance on right into the Park & Ride lot.
JUNE 9 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Half-day trip in search for waterfowl, raptors, passerines. Half-mile trail leads to point overlooking Dundee Creek. Boots advisable, telescopes useful. Leaders: Brent and Mary Byers, (410) 626-7294 or and Bob Rineer, (410) 252-6408 or
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*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. From Beltway take exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd, route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go . mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
JUNE 11 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. BBC BOARD MEETING. While only authorized Board members have a vote, any Club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Call any club officer or board member for details. Held at the Cylburn Greenhouse Classroom.
*Directions to Cylburn Lectures and Board Meetings at the Greenhouse Classroom: From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right) and immediately get into left lane. Take first left onto Cylburn Ave (before going up the hill). Go about . mile and watch the left side of the avenue for an entrance gate, which should be open. Go up the driveway, bear left at intersections, to small parking lot on top of the hill. The building beside the lot has a side entrance door. Go in, walk through a short hallway on your left, and through a door at the end into lecture room.
JUNE 15 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. CARROLL COUNTY FIELD BIRDS. Bird the fields of Carroll and/or Frederick Counties looking for Vesper, Grasshopper, Field, and Savannah Sparrows, Horned Lark, Meadowlark, Willow Flycatcher, Red-headed Woodpecker, possible Dickcissel and Bobolink. Bring lunch. Rain date: June 22. Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or .
*Directions for Carroll County Field Birds, I-70 Park & Ride. From the Beltway west of the city, take exit 16 I-70 east, "local ", (not exit 17 Security Blvd), to end of I-70 inside Baltimore Beltway. Follow the U-turn at the end and go into the parking lot.
JUNE 22 (Sat.) rain date FOR CARROLL COUNTY FIELD BIRDS.
JUNE 22 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Look for late spring migrants and resident Wood Ducks, American Kestrel, and surprises in this urban oasis. For questions, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at or (410) 558-2473.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
JULY 27 (Sat) 8:00 - - 9:30 AM PATTERSON PARK. Look for late spring migrants and resident Wood Ducks, American Kestrel, and surprises in this urban oasis. For questions, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at or 558-2473.
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
AUG 17 (Sat) 7:00/9:15 a.m. BOMBAY HOOK. Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride 7:00 am OR Bombay Hook at 9:15 am. For herons, wide variety of migrating sandpipers including avocets. Be prepared for heat and biting insects. Minimal walking. Bring lunch. Telescopes very useful. Leader: Pete Webb, (443) 904-6314 or .
*Directions to Nursery Rd/Hammonds Ferry Rd Park & Ride. From Beltway, take exit 8 (NOT 8A). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Rd. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Rd, right on Hammonds Ferry Rd, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware Visitor Center. From Bay Bridge follow Rt 301 north about 34 miles. Right onto Rt 300, 19 miles to Kenton, DE. Right onto Rt 42, 8 miles to Leipsic. Left (north) onto Route 9, go 1.5 miles to inconspicuous Bombay Hook marker on right. Right onto Whitehall Neck Road, go to Visitor Center lot at end. Drive time from Bay Bridge about 1.5 hours.
AUG 24 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK. Early migrant swallows, flycatchers, resident American Kestrel and Wood Ducks and more in this green oasis in the middle of Baltimore. Stroll with Audubon Maryland-DC among gardens, wetlands, and the Boat Lake. This event is a regularly scheduled bird walk open to the public. For questions, contact Patterson Park Audubon Center at (410) 558-2473 or .
*Directions to Patterson Park. From downtown Baltimore, drive east up Pratt St, go left onto South Patterson Park Ave and park on this street in the first or second block. The White House is just inside the west edge of the park at intersection of S. Patterson Park Ave and Lombard St.
AUG 27 (Tue) CROMWELL VALLEY PARK. First in a series of weekly Tuesday morning walks to follow the progress of fall migration. This park has variety of habitats including fields, stream-side woods and hillside forest. Expect a variety of migrant and resident birds. Beginning birders welcome. Leader: Kevin Graff, .
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. At end of entrance ramp, turn left (north) onto Cromwell Bridge Road, continue 1.4 miles beyond the light, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, cross a small bridge, and park in lot on left.
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