AUG 10 (Mon) 6:30/9:30 a.m. POPLAR ISLAND Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride for Carpool OR meet at Tilghman Island at 9:00 am. Habitat similar to Hart-Miller Island. Boat ride from Tilghman Island and 2 hour bus ride around Poplar Island, stopping wherever birding looks good. Scopes are very helpful. Facilities are available. Bring snacks if desired. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Limit 8 to 24 people. Leader: Robin Armetta. Coordinator: Kevin Graff, com, or (410) 557-2456.
AUG 19 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY Cancelled in rain, snow, sleet, fog, etc. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
AUG 22 (Sat) 7:00/9:15 a.m. DELAWARE BAY Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride 7:00 am OR Bombay Hook visitor center lot 9:15 am. Bring lunch. For herons, wide variety of migrating shorebirds including avocets. Be prepared for heat and biting insects. Minimal walking involved. Telescopes useful.Leader: Pete Webb, (410) 486-1217, or
AUG 25 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND (ROBERT E Lee Park). First in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Fall Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors. Leader: Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456.
AUG 26 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY Automatically cancelled in rain, fog, etc. Park on Wallace Street. Meet at the main gate. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
AUG 30 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK First in a series of casual fall walks. Meet at the Mansion's front porch 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 AUGUST 2009.
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
*Directions to Nursery Road Park & Ride see Aug 10 above.
*Directions to Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware Visitor Center: From Bay Bridge follow Rt 301 north about 34 miles. Turn right at Rt 300. Travel 19 miles to Kenton, DE. Turn right at Rt 42, go 8 miles to Leipsic. Left onto Rt 9, go 1.5 miles to inconspicuous Bombay Hook marker on right. Turn right, go to Visitor Center lot at end. Drive time from Bay Bridge about 1.5 hours.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
SEPTEMBER 2009.
SEP 1 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Debbie Terry (410) 252-8771 or Joan Cwi, (410) 467-5352 or email One in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Fall Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
SEP 1 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN First in a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows on the first Tuesday of each month except 2nd Sunday dinner in January. (Note time change from previous years.) Tonight: "Bird-window collisions: a lethal issue for architecture and conservation." Dr Daniel Klem, professor of Ornithology and Conservation Biology at Muhlenberg College, PA. Doors open at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
SEP 2 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
SEP 2 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY Automatically cancelled in rain, fog, etc. Park on Wallace Street. Meet at the main gate. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
SEP 6 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
SEP 8 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Debbie Terry (410) 252-8771 or One in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Fall Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
SEP 9 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY Automatically cancelled in rain, fog, etc. Park on Wallace Street. Meet at the main gate. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
SEP 13 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or One in a series of casual fall walks. Meet at the Mansion's front porch 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.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
SEP 13 (Sun) 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. CHIMNEY SWIFTS AT DUSK Join the BBC Swift-Watch Team for "Swift Night Out" as Chimney Swifts pour into one of their favorite chimneys. Swifts are counted and results, nationwide, are listed at www.chimneyswifts.org. Baltimore has some of the highest counts in the nation. This fall the Swifts are using the Bookbindery chimney in Hampden. About 3,000 Swifts have been entering in recent evenings, so come enjoy the show. Come at 6:15 if the weather is cloudy or gray. Leader: Joan Cwi, (410) 467-5352 or .
*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 Mill Center parking lot.
SEP 15 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Ruth Culbertson, (410) 825-1379. One in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Fall Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
SEP 16 (Wed) 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY Automatically cancelled in rain, fog, etc. Park on Wallace Street. Meet at the main gate. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
SEP 19 (Sat) BALTIMORE FALL COUNT We will tally all birds seen within the City and County during this calendar day. Birders of all levels of experience are welcome and urged to participate. To avoid duplication of counting, contact coordinator Debbie Terry, phone (410) 252-8771 or email , for assignment.
SEP 19 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 NOON SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY A continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Meet in the park outside the Visitor Center. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
SEP 20 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
SEP 22 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. BROAD-WINGED HAWKS OVER CROMWELL VALLEY PARK Diverse habitat that includes stream, woods and fields. Expect to see a variety of resident and migrant birds. Peak time for migrating Broad-winged Hawks if weather is right. Leaders: Dot Gustafson, (410) 584-9509 or , and Ruth Culbertson, (410) 825-1379 or
*Directions to Cromwell Valley Park. From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take Exit 29A Cromwell Bridge Road. Turn north (away from the city) onto Cromwell Bridge Road. At 1.4 miles, turn left at the "Willow Grove Farm Entrance." Follow entrance road, then turn left after bridge and park in lot on left.
SEP 26 (Sat) 6:00 a.m.SHARP SORAS AT JUG BAY Pontoon boat ride for viewing Soras at Jug Bay Park. By reservation only, limit 16 people. Boat ride 7:00-10:00 a.m. at low tide to see Soras during peak migration at the wild rice wetlands, along with other marsh wildlife. Fee for boat ride $6 cash per person. Walking around the park trails on dry land is free (but you won't see the Soras from there). Leader: Greg Kearns. Contact for reservations and Baltimore area meeting place directions: Pete Webb, or (410) 486-1217.
SEP 27 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch 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. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
SEP 29 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Patsy Perlman, (410) 466-3998 or One in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Fall Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
OCT 1 (Thu) 7:00 p.m. BIRD BANDING TALK AT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY ON BELAIR ROAD An illustrated slide program by Dr. David Thorndill, CCBC Professor, about catching, banding and hypnotizing birds will be followed by a tour of the NHSM new headquarters (in progress) on Belair Road in northeast Baltimore. (Lots of neat old dead stuff). This talk is to be followed Saturday with a bird banding demonstration at the Essex campus of the Community College of Baltimore County.
*Directions to Natural History Society headquarters: From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take exit 32A, Belair Road/US1 south (towards Overlea and Baltimore). Go south 1.4 miles to 3908 Belair Road, a large building on the right (west) side of the road, across from St. Michael's church. Call (410) 369-6879 if lost.
OCT 3 (Sat) 9 and 11 AM BIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATIONS AT ESSEX CAMPUS, CCBC Joint listing with Baltimore Bird Club and the Natural History Society of Maryland. Dr. David Thorndill, Professor at CCBC and Vice President of the Baltimore Bird Club will catch, band and maybe hypnotize birds. This is a good chance to photograph that elusive "bird in a hand'. To see previous banding photographs and data see: http://faculty.ccbcmd.edu/~dthornd1/photogallery/index.htm Leader: David Thorndill 410-256-3261, or
*Directions to Natural History Society headquarters: From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take exit 32A, Belair Road/US1 north (towards Belair). Go north ¼ mile, turn right at large intersection Rossville Boulevard, Go two miles and turn left into the CCBC Essex campus. Banding will be by the tennis courts on the left. Call (410) 369-6879 if lost.
OCT 3 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK Walk from historic Dickeyville along a scenic trail by the Gwynns Falls, for fall migrant warblers, thrushes and other songbirds. This park system, in west Baltimore, is one of the largest urban wilderness areas in the United States. It has an interesting mixture of mature and secondary forests, riparian habitats and old fields. Leaders: Paul and Elise Kreiss, (410) 367-8194 or email
*Directions: From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take exit 16, Route 70 *EAST* to the end, follow the U-turn left around the end of the Park and Ride area, then take an immediate right onto Security Boulevard. Take a right at the first light onto Forest Park, then right at the next light onto Windsor Mill Road. The Eagle Drive entrance (flanked by two eagles on pillars) will be on your right at the end of the open area. Park in the lot visible from the road.
OCT 4 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
OCT 6 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Paul Noell, (410) 243-2652 or One in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Fall Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
OCT 6 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: Birding the Low Countries of Europe (Belgium and the Netherlands." Gary Van Velsir. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
OCT 7 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
OCT 11 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
OCT 13 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456 One in a series of weekly walks to follow the progress of Fall Migration. Habitats include woods, lake, streams and marsh. This park has an impressive bird list, including songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
OCT 17 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. HAWK MOUNTAIN All-day trip to see migrating hawks and magnificent scene in Pennsylvania. Leaving Timonium park-n-ride 7:00 am sharp to arrive at the famous site about 10:00. The scenic North Overlook is about a mile and a half vigorous uphill hike from the visitor center, but the South Overlook is only a level half-mile walk (and less scenic). Pack and bring a picnic lunch and prepare for lines of people waiting to use the outhouse at the overlook or hike back to the visitor center for the restrooms there. Hawks can be spotted as tiny dots a couple of miles away as they approach, and some pass overhead for nice close-up views. $5 trail fee charged by the Hawk Mountain Association which maintains the place. (See website www.hawkmountain.org for more details.) Rain date: Sat. Oct. 24. Leader: Pete Webb, (410) 486-1217 or
*Directions to Timonium Park-n-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-n-Ride" entrance, take the next entrance into the park-n-ride lot.
OCT 17 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. TO 12:00 SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY A continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Park in the Visitors Center parking lot. Meet at the Visitors Center inside the Park. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
OCT 18 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
OCT 24 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. RAIN DATE FOR HAWK MOUNTAIN TRIP
NOV 3 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: ""Using song and molecular genetics to understand species boundaries in the Orchard Oriole complex." Rachael Sturge, PhD student at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
NOV 4 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
NOV 7 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. LOCH RAVEN Waterbirds and land birds. Possible Bald Eagle, E. Bluebird, Common Loon. Telescopes useful. Two mile level walk. Leader: Peter Lev, (410) 823-2962 or
*Directions to Loch RavenFrom Baltimore Beltway I-695, take exit 27 Dulaney Valley Road north, go several miles, cross large bridge over reservoir, and bear right immediately. Continue to first left, Stone Hill Road. Go about 100 yards, turn around, and then park on your right. All cars need to park on the same side of the road.
NOV 21 (Sat) 7:30/9:30 a.m. BLACKWATER NWR All-day trip to see ducks, thousands of Canada and Snow Geese. Brown-headed Nuthatch possible. Rough-legged Hawk and Short-eared Owl possible in late afternoon. Bring lunch. Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride at 7:30 am OR at the Blackwater Visitor Center at 9:30 am. No reservations necessary. Leader: Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456.
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
*Directions to Blackwater NWR. From Bay Bridge go south on US 50 to Cambridge. Right (south) on Rt 16 (Church Creek Road), about 7 miles, left (east) on Rt 335, about 5 miles, left on Key Wallace Dr about one mile. Right into drive for Refuge visitor center.
NOV 21 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY A continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Park in the Visitors Center parking lot. Meet at the Visitors Center. Automatically cancelled in bad weather. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
DEC 1 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: Show and Tell Night. Come prepared to share your favorite birding stories, pictures, or other tidbits of interest. You can illustrate this with old-fashioned slides, brief powerpoint file, or any object. Slide projector and LCD projector will be available. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
DEC 2 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
DEC 5 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. SOUTHERN MARYLAND ALL-DAY TRIP TO POINT LOOKOUT AND OTHER LOCATIONS Scoters, Long-tailed Duck, Great Cormorant, Bald Eagle, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Brown Pelican and Gannet all possible. Birding near cars with minimal walking. Telescopes useful. Bundle up for cold weather and winds possible. Meet at Beltway exit 8 Nursery Road. Park and Ride. Bring lunch. Leaders: Kevin Graff, , and Pete Webb, (410) 486-1217,
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
DEC 6 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. LOCH RAVEN Waterbirds and land birds. Possible Bald Eagle, E. Bluebird, Common Loon, Redhead and other ducks, Coots. Telescopes useful. Two mile level walk. Leader: Peter Lev, (410) 823-2962 or .
*Directions to Loch RavenFrom Baltimore Beltway I-695, take exit 27 Dulaney Valley Road north, go several miles, cross large bridge over reservoir, and bear right immediately. Continue to first left, Stone Hill Road. Go about 100 yards, turn around, and then park on your right. All cars need to park on the same side of the road.
DEC 19 (Sat) dawn to DUSK BALTIMORE HARBOR CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 2007 Count of all birds seen or heard in the count circle. Count totals submitted to National Audubon Society for nationwide publication. Birders of all experience levels urged to participate. For area assignment call compiler: Pete Webb, (410) 486-1217 or . $5 donation per observer requested to help defray cost of compilation and publication of data results by National Audubon Society.
DEC 19 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY A continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Park in the Visitors Center parking lot. Meet at the Visitors Center. Automatically cancelled in bad weather. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
JAN 1 (Fri) 8:30 a.m. LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR Start the New Year birding. Varied habitats including woods, fields and the reservoir. Probably also birding other sites for a "Big Day" in Baltimore City & County. Leader: Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456.
*Directions to Loch RavenFrom Baltimore Beltway I-695, take exit 27 Dulaney Valley Road north, go several miles, cross large bridge over reservoir, and bear right immediately. Continue to first left, Stone Hill Road. Go about 100 yards, turn around, and then park on your right. All cars need to park on the same side of the road.
JAN 6 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the Park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
JAN 10 (Sun) 5:00 p.m. COVERED DISH DINNER AND LECTURE AT BYKOTA CENTER IN TOWSON "Marshbirds: Will they survive sea-level rise?" David Brinker of Maryland Department of Natural Resources will discuss the challenges faced by the birds that inhabit Maryland’s coastal marshes. For reservations and food dish coordination contact Kevin Graff at or (410) 557-2456.
*Directions to BYKOTA: From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) take exit 26 south, York Road. Turn right onto Bosley Avenue. At the third traffic light turn right onto Allegheny Ave. Proceed one block and turn right onto Central Ave, continue to 611 on your right, where parking is provided beside and behind the center. (The BYKOTA center was formerly the Towson Elementary School.)
JAN 16 (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, (410) 486-1217 or
JAN 16 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY Meet at the Visitors Center. Cancelled in rain, snow, sleet, fog. Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
FEB 2 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN -- CANCELLED Due to unforeseen circumstances, we've had a last-minute cancellation and have no speaker for Tue Feb 2. Stay tuned for announcements for speakers for March and May; the February event is now CANCELLED. We won't be at Cylburn that evening.
FEB 3 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
FEB 13 (Sat) 7:00 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. HENLOPEN TO OCEAN CITY Meet at 7:00 am at the Nursery Road Park & Ride OR at the Lewes-Cape May Ferry passenger lot at 9:30 am for loons, gannets, sea ducks, Great Cormorant and Purple Sandpiper. Razorbill possible. Bundle up, this trip is usually brutally cold and windy. Both Red-breasted and Brown-headed nuthatch possible at Cape Henlopen. Possible optional extension of trip into Sunday or Monday (overnight at motel in Ocean City area). Leader: Pete Webb (410) 486-1217 or
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
FEB 14 (Sun) 9:00 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: Debbie Terry, (410) 252-8771 or
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center. Exit Beltway I-695 at Rt 702 South. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Blvd. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go ¼ mile and turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
MAR 3 (Tue) 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN. Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: "Birds and Natural History in Queensland, Australia". Pierre Henkart, President of the Anne Arundel Bird Club, describes birds and birding "down under" in the tropical part of Australia.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
MAR 2 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight's speaker and topic to be announced.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
MAR 3 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
MAR 7 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. LOCH RAVEN Waterfowl and land birds. Possible Bald Eagles and Bluebirds. Telescopes useful. Two mile level walk. Beginning Birders Welcome. Leader: Debbie Terry, (410) 252-8771 or
*Directions to Loch RavenFrom Baltimore Beltway I-695, take exit 27 Dulaney Valley Road north, go several miles, cross large bridge over reservoir, and bear right immediately. Continue to first left, Stone Hill Road. Go about 100 yards, turn around, and then park on your right. All cars need to park on the same side of the road.
MAR 8 (Mon ) 7:00/9:00 a.m. POPLAR ISLAND Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride for carpool OR meet at Tilghman Island at 9:00 am. Habitat similar to Hart-Miller Island. Boat ride from Tilghman Island. 2 hour bus ride around Poplar Island, stopping wherever birding looks good. Scopes are very helpful. Facilities are available. Bring snacks if desired. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Limit 8 to 24 people. Leader: Robin Armetta. Coordinator: Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456.
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
MAR 13 (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. Leader: Kevin Graff, (410) 557-2456 or Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456.
*Directions to Middle Creek WMA. Meet at Timonium Park & Ride on Greenspring Drive/Deereco Road off Timonium Road just east of I-83.
MAR 20 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY A continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Park in the Visitors Center parking lot. Meet at the Visitors Center. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Leader: Ruth Culbertson, (410) 825-1379.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
APR 1 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.).
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park in the Visitor Center Parking Lot. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769
APR 4 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK First in a series of casual spring walks. Meet at the Mansion's front porch 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. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
APR 6 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND (ROBERT E LEE PARK). First 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
APR 6 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN Continuing a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight: "Shorebird identification." John Bjerke and Cyndie Loeper. Doors open at Cylburn at 7:00 pm for socializing and snacks, show starts about 7:15 pm.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
APR 7 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet outside the Visitor Center, inside the Park. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
APR 11 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK First in a series of casual spring walks. Meet at the Mansion's front porch 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. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
APR 13 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Joan Cwi, (410) 467-5352 or One 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
APR 18 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
APR 20 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Debbie Terry (410) 252-8771 or One 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
APR 24 (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. Coots, Canada Geese on nests, turtles, water snakes and other water wildlife allowing close approach and good views. American Bittern, Rusty Blackbird, King Rail all possible. Two or three hour (and miles) level walk on paved paths and boardwalks. Optional extension, after picnic lunch, for Prothonotary and Prairie Warblers singing on territory in Maryland. Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride. Leader: Pete Webb, call (410) 486-1217 or email
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
APR 25 (Sun) 8:00 a.m. DRUID HILL PARK Just about anything could show up in this large, urban park with varied habitats. Leader: Bryce Butler, (410) 728-0646 or capitano.
*Directions to Druid Hill Park Walk. Take the Druid Hill Park exit from I-83, which puts you onto Druid Park Lake Dr. Turn right into the main park entrance on Swan Dr and park on road margins at the northwest corner of the lake.
APR 25 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
APR 25 (Sun) 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CHIMNEY SWIFTS AT DUSK The Swifts occasionally swith nightly roosting sites between the Hampden and the Conservatory (Druid Hill Park) chimneys, so we will post which chimney is being used on Thursday, 4/22 at http://baltimorebirdclub.org. Come at 7:00 if the weather is cloudy or gray; cancelled if raining. Leader: Joan Cwi, (410) 467-5352 or
*Directions to Druid Hill Park Conservatory. The Conservatory is located at Auchentoroly Terrace and Gwynns Falls Parkway. From I-83 exit at 28th St. Follow signs to "Druid Park Lake Drive" (go along edge of the park). Turn right at 5th traffic light, Gwynns Falls Parkway. See the Conservatory on your right (an historic Victorian, glass greenhouse).
*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 Mill Center parking lot.
APR 27 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Ruth Culbertson, (410) 825-1379. One 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
MAY 1 (Sat) 7:30 a.m. SOLDIERS DELIGHT Warblers, Flycatchers and Tanagers are featured as spring migration heats up in this globally rare ecosystem. Meet at historical marker. Leader: Keith Eric Costley, 443-985-6849 or email
*Directions to Soldiers Delight. From I-695 Beltway exit 18 Liberty Road go west 4 miles, bear right onto Deer Park Road just before traffic light and water tower, go approximately 2 miles to the historical marker on your left.
MAY 2 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
MAY 4 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Kevin Graff, (410) 557-2456 or Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456. One 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
MAY 4 (Tue) 7:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING LECTURE AT CYLBURN Finale in a series of monthly feature presentations and slide shows. Tonight's speaker and topic to be announced.
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
MAY 5 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. FIRST WEDNESDAYS AT FORT McHENRY Monthly morning survey of bird activity at the wetland. Telescope can be useful. Automatically cancelled in bad weather (rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.). Meet in the park, outside the Visitor Center. Leader: Mary Chetelat, (410) 665-0769.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
MAY 8 (Sat) May Count. (INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY) All-day count of birds in Baltimore City and County. For area assignments call compiler Joel Martin, (410) 744-9211 or email
MAY 8 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY A continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Park in the Visitors Center parking lot. Meet at the Visitors Center. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966.
*Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park on Wallace St (left just before the gate). Meet at the main gate.
MAY 9 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
MAY 10 (Mon) 6:30/9:00 a.m. POPLAR ISLAND Meet at Nursery Road Park & Ride at 6:30am for Carpool OR meet at Tilghman Island at 9:00 am. Habitat similar to Hart-Miller Island. Boat ride from Tilghman Island. 2 hour bus ride around Poplar Island, stopping wherever birding looks good. Scopes are very helpful. Facilities are available. Bring snacks if desired. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Limit 8 to 24 people. Leader: Robin Armetta. Coordinator: Kevin Graff, email or call (410) 557-2456.
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, then left at next light into Park & Ride lot.
MAY 11 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Paul Noell, (410) 243-2652 or One 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
MAY 15 (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, (410) 486-1217 or
*Directions to Milford Mill Park. From Beltway 695, exit 18 Liberty Road, proceed west to first light at Washington Ave. Turn right, proceed to end at light on Milford Mill Road, 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 16 (Sun) 7:30 a.m. OWINGS MILLS MALL WETLAND Willow Flycatchers, Green Heron, Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-breasted Chat and Orchard Oriole are just a few of the birds that breed in and around the Mall's wetland area. Leader: Keith Eric Costley, (443) (410) 985-6489 or email
*Directions to Owings Mills Mall Wetland. From Beltway I-695 exit 19 take NW Expressway I-795 to exit 4, Owings Mills Boulevard. Stay in left lanes onto Owings Mills Blvd for Owings Mills Town Center. At first traffic light turn left onto Red Run Blvd. Pass an isolated gas station on your right, then turn left onto Mill Run Circle (an entrance into the shopping mall). Turn right to stay on Mill Run Circle, then next right, and immediate left into corner of movie theater parking lot (there's a pond downhill on the right).
MAY 16 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
MAY 18 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Peter Lev, 410-823-2962 or One 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
MAY 22 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. PATTERSON PARK, AT THE WHITE HOUSE (27 SOUTH PATTERSON PARK AVE.) Migrants found in this urban park have included: Blue-headed, Red-eyed, White-eyed and Warbling Vireos, Wood, Swainson's and Gray-cheeked Thrushes, Veery , Summer Tanager, Merlin and Woodcock! Leader: Dave Curson, (410) 675-4963 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 22 (Sat) 7:00/9:15 a.m. DELAWARE BAY 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, call (410) 486-1217 or email
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, 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. Turn right at Rt 300. Travel 19 miles to Kenton, DE. Turn right at Rt 42, go 8 miles to Leipsic. Left onto Rt 9, go 1.5 miles to inconspicuous Bombay Hook marker on right. Turn right, go to Visitor Center lot at end. Drive time from Bay Bridge about 1.5 hours.
MAY 23 (Sun) 8:30 a.m. CYLBURN SELF-GUIDED WALK Meet at Mansion's front porch on Sunday mornings for easy birding in Cylburn's gardens and urban forest. Beginning Birders Welcome. Coordinator: Joe Lewandowski, (410) 358-7834 or
*Directions to Cylburn. From I-695 Baltimore Beltway, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Pkwy exit west (right). Move to left lane and turn left onto Cylburn Ave, left (south) onto Greenspring Ave; turn left again almost immediately at stone gate; follow drive to circle in front of mansion, 4915 Greenspring Ave. If access is blocked by construction, return to Greenspring Ave and turn right (north), then right on Cylburn Dr and right again on new driveway up the hill to the back of the grounds, parking is on left, walk towards and around the main, big mansion house to the front porch.
MAY 25 (Tue) 8:30 a.m. LAKE ROLAND Leader: Patsy Perlman, (410) 466-3998 or One 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 songbirds, herons, shorebirds and raptors.
*Directions to 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. On Falls Road turn left (north). After third light (Lake Avenue), turn right past row of shops but before Falls Road bridge, then curve left and right again (avoid Light Rail entrance) and go .5 mile to the dam. Park and walk to footbridge.
MAY 28 (Fri) 8:00 p.m. WHIP-POOR-WILLS AT SOLDIERS DELIGHT Listen for the birds at dark. Meet at historical marker. Leader: David Curson, (410) 675-4963.
*Directions to Soldiers Delight. From I-695 Beltway exit 18 Liberty Road go west 4 miles, bear right onto Deer Park Road just before traffic light and water tower, go approximately 2 miles to the historical marker on your left.
AUG 21 (Sat) 7:00/9:15 a.m. DELAWARE BAY 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 useful. Leader: Pete Webb, (410) 486-1217, or
*Directions to Nursery Road/Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride. Take I-695 Beltway exit 8, (not exit 8A which goes to the tunnel). From outer loop (southbound), ramp leads to parking lot across Hammonds Ferry Road. From inner loop (northbound), follow ramp right onto Fairview, turn right on Nursery Road, right on Hammonds Ferry Road, 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. Turn right at Rt 300. Travel 19 miles to Kenton, DE. Turn right at Rt 42, go 8 miles to Leipsic. Left onto Rt 9, go 1.5 miles to inconspicuous Bombay Hook marker on right. Turn right, go to Visitor Center lot at end. Drive time from Bay Bridge about 1.5 hours.
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