Baltimore Bird Club Activities, Winter 2025
JANUARY 2025
Jan 1 (Wed) 8:30 AM-11:30 AM. NEW YEAR'S DAY LOCH RAVEN - OLD PICNIC AREA. Start off the New Year birding at Old Picnic Area Trail section of Loch Raven Reservoir. The trail is unpaved and flat. Expect waterfowl, winter passerines, and raptors. RSVP to leader required.
Leader: Joe Corcoran, , 667-231-6453.
*Directions to Loch Raven - Old Picnic Area: From Baltimore Beltway, take exit 27B toward Dulaney Valley Road. After crossing the bridge, you bear to the right and stay on Dulaney Valley Road. After you pass the Loch Raven Fishing Center entrance on the right, you proceed to the next road on the right. This is the entrance to what old-timers call the picnic area. A little way in, there is a parking area on the left. GPS Pin: 39.465560, -76.562824.
Jan 4 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. HANLON PARK. One of the best semi-secret spots for winter waterfowl. Expect lots of redheads and a mix of other ducks, possibly including some surprises. We'll mostly follow the edge of the lake: the trail is level and paved below a moderate grassy slope. Scopes useful. Meet along Hilton St. side of the lake. RSVP required.
Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, .
*Directions to Hanlon Park: From I-83: Take exit 6 for Druid Park Lake Drive, continue around the south edge of Druid Hill Park for 1.2 miles, then turn left on Liberty Heights Ave. Continue another 1.2 miles, then turn left on Hilton St. Park along Springdale Ave to the right. GPS Pin: 39.322170, -76.672421.
*Transit Directions to Hanlon Park: Accessible by CityLink LIME. Get down at Liberty Heights avenue and Hilton street bus stop. Walk short distance south on Hilton street to rendezvous point.
Jan 5 (Sun) Dawn-Dusk. LOCH RAVEN CHRISTMAS COUNT. Birders of all levels of expertise or experience are welcome and urged to participate in this annual post-migration bird census in northern Baltimore County. The area being surveyed is in a 15-mile diameter circle touching Lake Roland on the south, Hereford on the north, and centered on Cockeysville. This is a count of all birds seen or heard in the count circle. Count totals will be submitted to the National Audubon Society for nationwide publication. Contact compiler for area assignment with one of the sector coordinators.
Compiler: Libby Errickson, .
RESCHEDULED: Jan 8 (Wed) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. Due to potentially hazardous trail/sidewalk conditions, we are rescheduling the Fort McHenry walk from 1/8/2025 to 1/15/2025. Thank you.
UPDATED: Jan 11 (Sat) 8:30 AM-11:00 AM. HABITAT TOUR: CYLBURN ARBORETUM. Note: this event was originally scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM, but the start time has been changed to 8:30 AM.
A former private estate, Cylburn Arboretum has been a Baltimore City property since 1942, and open to the public as a park in 1954. While many visitors know Cylburn Arboretum for its manicured gardens, historic mansion, or the more modern Vollmer Center and new Nature Education Center, the arboretum is also home to more than 200 acres of forested natural areas accessible by a natural surface trail system. The tree canopy at Cylburn formerly included large stands of mature ash trees, and is currently dominated by tulip poplar and American beech, with significant presence of maple, oak, and hickory species. In recent years, the forest at Cylburn has been subject to numerous stressors, including severe impacts from emerald ash borer; future threats, including beech leaf disease, are likely to pose additional challenges. During this habitat walk, we’ll discuss current conditions and plans for long-term management, including ongoing research studies at the arboretum, and a new forest management plan developed by Baltimore City Forestry. Please RSVP.
Leader: Dave Votta, .
*Directions to Cylburn Arboretum: From I-83 JFX, take Northern Parkway Exit West. Go about.5 mile uphill to the traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Ave. Go about.25 mile, just past first intersection, and turn left through stone gate entrance into Cylburn grounds. Follow the drive to the parking lot, most of the way around the circle in front of Vollmer Center. Meet in the lot. GPS Pin: 39.352397, -76.655086.
*Transit Directions to Cylburn Arboretum: Accessible by Local Bus #91 which runs between Mondawmin Metro Station and Mt. Sinai Hopsital. Several CityLink routes and Metro connect to Mondawmin Metro Station. When on #91, get off at bus stop - Cylburn avenue and Greenspring avenue. Walk east around 4 minutes (0.2 miles).
RESCHEDULED: Jan 12 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:30 AM. BIRDING BY CANOE AT DAYS COVE. This trip has been moved to January 26.
Jan 12 (Sun) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.
Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, or 410-686-7294.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center: From Baltimore Beltway I-695, take Exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Boulevard, Route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/2 mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
GPS Pin: 39.348719, -76.370580.
*Transit Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center: Accessible by LocalLink #59. Get down at Biscayne Bay boulevard and Eastern avenue bus stop. Walk 12 minutes (0.6 miles) along Marshy Point Road till you reach the center.
Jan 15 (Wed) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to January 15. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551.
*Directions to Fort McHenry: From I-95, take Hanover Street Exit 55 (McComas Street) east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north (left) on Key Highway which turns west, first left Lawrence Street, left (east) on Fort Avenue and continue east to the entrance gate into Fort McHenry. Alternate route: Take the JFX, I-83 south to St Paul Street exit. Go south on St Paul until it becomes Light Street. Turn left (east) onto Fort Avenue and continue to the end and entrance gate as above. You may also follow the site directions from Fort McHenry web page. Please note: Access to Restricted Wetland Area -- Due to the conditions that you will encounter on trails in this waterfront/marsh environment with natural water barriers such as rocks and tree limbs, please plan to wear sturdy footwear such as working or hiking boots or trail shoes and use caution. Please avoid contact with water or debris along trails. GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.
*Transit Directions to Fort McHenry: Accessible by CharmCity Circulator: Banner Route as well as LocalLink #94. Get down at terminating stop just outside Fort McHenry. Walk 5 minutes (0.3 miles) through gates to get to rendezvous point in parking lot.
POSTPONED: Jan 18 (Sat) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. SHRIKE HUNT!. This event has been put off to a later date.
Jan 18 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Join Audubon, the Baltimore Bird Club, and the Maryland Zoo to explore this leafy city park. From forest to lake, a variety of bird species awaits. For information, contact Audubon at Baltimore@audubon.org. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore-0
*Directions to Druid Hill Park: For Audubon tours, contact https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore-0 to register and get directions.
*Transit Directions to Druid Hill Park: Accessible by CityLink YELLOW. Get down at Cloverdale Rd. and Madison Ave. stop. Walk 1 block north on Madison and cross Druid Lake Drive to Swann Drive. Continue for 0.3 mi. then continue right onto East Dr. Meeting point is across from the administration buidling in 0.5 mi.
POSTPONED: Jan 18 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. This event has been moved to January 25.
CANCELED: Jan 19 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT HOWARD COUNTY PARK.
CANCELED: Jan 19 (Sun) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. FAMILY BIRDING: WINTER BIRDING.
RESCHEDULED: Jan 19 (Sun) 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. COVERED DISH DINNER: A WORLD ON THE WING - THE GLOBAL ODYSSEY OF MIGRATORY BIRDS. The Covered Dish Dinner, which was was postponed due to predicted snow, has has been rescheduled for February 23.
Jan 25 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. PATTERSON PARK. Join Audubon and the Baltimore Bird Club to explore this urban oasis in southeast Baltimore. With more than 200 species on record, the park is full of surprises. For directions, contact Audubon at Baltimore@Audubon.org. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park-baltimore
*Directions to Patterson Park: Contact https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park-baltimore to register and get directions.
Jan 25 (Sat) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER. We will be looking for ducks, geese, swans, sparrows, Bald Eagles, and Brown-headed Nuthatches. Paths are unpaved and level. Trip canceled in snow, rain, or slippery conditions. Meet at Chesapeake Environmental Center located in Grasonville at 9:00 AM.
Leader: Joe Corcoran, or 667-231-6453.
*Directions to Chesapeake Environmental Center: Merge onto I-97 S. Merge onto US-301 N/US-50 E toward Annapolis/Bay Bridge. Take exit 43A for MD-18/Main St toward Grasonville. Turn left onto MD-18 E/Main St. Turn right onto Perry’s Corner Rd. Turn right onto Discovery Ln. The destination will be on the left. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, 600 Discovery Ln, Grasonville, MD 21638. GPS Pin: 38.947723, -76.229109 .
Jan 25 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to January 25. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Ben Poscover, 410-905-8961.
*Directions to Fort McHenry: From I-95, take Hanover Street Exit 55 (McComas Street) east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north (left) on Key Highway which turns west, first left Lawrence Street, left (east) on Fort Avenue and continue east to the entrance gate into Fort McHenry. Alternate route: Take the JFX, I-83 south to St Paul Street exit. Go south on St Paul until it becomes Light Street. Turn left (east) onto Fort Avenue and continue to the end and entrance gate as above. You may also follow the site directions from Fort McHenry web page. Please note: Access to Restricted Wetland Area -- Due to the conditions that you will encounter on trails in this waterfront/marsh environment with natural water barriers such as rocks and tree limbs, please plan to wear sturdy footwear such as working or hiking boots or trail shoes and use caution. Please avoid contact with water or debris along trails. GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.
*Transit Directions to Fort McHenry: Accessible by CharmCity Circulator: Banner Route as well as LocalLink #94. Get down at terminating stop just outside Fort McHenry. Walk 5 minutes (0.3 miles) through gates to get to rendezvous point in parking lot.
CANCELED: Jan 26 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:30 AM. BIRDING BY CANOE AT DAYS COVE.
Jan 26 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. MIDDLE BRANCH ROUND-UP. This walk will feature shorter stops at multiple hotspots along the Patapsco River’s Middle Branch, including Cherry Hill Park, Middle Branch Park, and Ferry Bar Park, with additional stops as time permits. Trip limited to 15 participants; RSVP required. Contact leader for directions and detailed itinerary.
Leader: Nico Sarbanes, .
FEBRUARY 2025
Feb 1 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Easy walk through the southern half of the park, with an emphasis on waterfowl on the lake. Also expect winter passerines and hopefully some raptors. Scope useful. Meet at Swann Dr. entrance. RSVP required.
Leader: Toby Pessoa Gingerich, .
*Directions to Druid Hill Park: Directions to Swann Dr. entrance: from I-83, take the Druid Park Lake Dr. exit (west), then take the first right into the park on Swann Dr. Park along the road immediately after turning in. GPS Pin: 39.315842125284284, -76.64090229906843.
*Transit Directions to Druid Hill Park: Accessible by CityLink YELLOW. Get down at Cloverdale Rd. and Madison Ave. bus stop. Walk 1 minute north on Madison and cross Druid Lake Dr. to get onto Swann Drive. Continue walking to rendezvous point.
Feb 2 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. IRVINE NATURE CENTER. A great spot for sparrows, raptors, and other birds of winter. Canceled if rain or winds. A fee of $5 per person is required. RSVP to leader required.
Leader: Mark Linardi, 443-834-8413 or .
*Directions to Irvine Nature Center: Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills. From Beltway, I-695, take Exit 20 for Reisterstown Rd, MD-140 north toward Garrison. Turn right onto Greenspring Valley Rd. Turn left onto Garrison Forest Rd. and go 2.1 miles. The driveway to Irvine is on the right. GPS Pin: 39.433029, -76.762759.
Feb 5 (Wed) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to February 12. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Mary Chetelat, 443-564-6551.
*Directions to Fort McHenry: From I-95, take Hanover Street Exit 55 (McComas Street) east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north (left) on Key Highway which turns west, first left Lawrence Street, left (east) on Fort Avenue and continue east to the entrance gate into Fort McHenry. Alternate route: Take the JFX, I-83 south to St Paul Street exit. Go south on St Paul until it becomes Light Street. Turn left (east) onto Fort Avenue and continue to the end and entrance gate as above. You may also follow the site directions from Fort McHenry web page. Please note: Access to Restricted Wetland Area -- Due to the conditions that you will encounter on trails in this waterfront/marsh environment with natural water barriers such as rocks and tree limbs, please plan to wear sturdy footwear such as working or hiking boots or trail shoes and use caution. Please avoid contact with water or debris along trails. GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.
*Transit Directions to Fort McHenry: Accessible by CharmCity Circulator: Banner Route as well as LocalLink #94. Get down at terminating stop just outside Fort McHenry. Walk 5 minutes (0.3 miles) through gates to get to rendezvous point in parking lot.
Feb 8 (Sat) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. HABITAT TOUR: ECCLESTON WETLAND RESTORATION SITE. The Eccleston Restoration project is an experimental stream and wetland restoration / rewilding project developed to offset environmental impacts from the I95 electronic toll lanes through Harford County. It was developed in close consultation with local stakeholders and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to preserve, restore and enhance habitats for many species, including resident and migratory birds, wild brown trout, and native aquatic species. Construction was completed in the Fall of 2022 following extensive natural resources study since 2017. It is protected forever by a conservation easement held by the North American Land Trust. Waterproof or resistant ankle boots with good tread are recommended. Tall vegetation, wet conditions, and rough terrain are common, but many flat areas and mowed paths are available for visitors who don’t wish to get into the wetland. Visitors should expect to check for ticks at this time of year following the visit, and wear appropriate field attire.
Leader: Tim Carney, .
*Directions to Eccleston Wetland Restoration Site: From the north half of 695, get off at the Park Heights exit and proceed north. Turn left onto Greenspring Valley Road, then left immediately into the stone construction access road and park in the grass / mulch lot available there at the southwest corner of the intersection. Additional paved / low ground clearance vehicle parking is available on the shoulder of Park Heights or Greenspring Valley. GPS Pin: 39.41048, -76.73124.
Feb 9 (Sun) 7:30 AM-10:30 AM. SERENITY RIDGE. Please join Serenity Ridge and Baltimore Bird Club for a partnered habitat hike and birding walk through the trails of Serenity Ridge. Serenity Ridge has an impressive array of fields, old field, and primary riparian forest habitats. There are over 3 miles of trails over somewhat hilly terrain. Trails are a mix of gravel, mowed grass, and dirt (which may be muddy), and we may encounter a couple of small stream crossings. Expect a variety of birds, including raptors and sparrows. RSVP required.
Leader: Frank Marenghi, .
*Directions to Serenity Ridge: 2406 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244: ** Ridge Road NOT Ritter Road --> people/Map Apps have been mixing these two roads up! From I-695: Follow I-695 to Security Blvd in Woodlawn. Take exit 17 (Woodlawn) from I-695 and head west towards Rolling Road. Follow Security Blvd for 0.4 miles and turn right onto Rolling Road. Keep Straight on Rolling Road until you pass the BP gas station and Walgreens to make a left onto Dogwood Rd. Then make a right onto Ridge Rd and your destination will be on your left (after Diamond Ridge golf course which will be on your right). From MD-32 West, take exit 16A to merge onto US-29 N/Columbia Pike toward Columbia/Town Center. Follow US-29 N until you reach Rogers Ave. Make a left onto Rodgers Ave and continue to the traffic circle and the 3rd exit onto Old Frederick Rd. Continue to Hollifield Road, drive to the stop sign and make a right onto Dogwood for 1.0 mile and then make a left onto Ridge Road and your destination will be on your left. GPS Pin: 39.32883, -76.788751.
Feb 9 (Sun) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. MARSHY POINT NATURE CENTER. Easy half-day walk through varied habitats for feeder birds and other songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl. All are welcome, including families. Telescopes useful.
Leader: Brent and Mary Byers, or 410-686-7294.
*Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center: From Baltimore Beltway I-695, take Exit 36, Route 702. Take 2nd exit, Chase/Eastern Boulevard, Route 150 east. Go 6 miles. Turn right at Marshy Point sign. Go 1/2 mile, turn left into Nature Center parking lot.
GPS Pin: 39.348719, -76.370580.
*Transit Directions to Marshy Point Nature Center: Accessible by LocalLink #59. Get down at Biscayne Bay boulevard and Eastern avenue bus stop. Walk 12 minutes (0.6 miles) along Marshy Point Road till you reach the center.
Feb 9 (Sun) 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. HOPEWELL RECREATION COMPLEX. Located about 5 miles over the Maryland-Pennsylvania border in York County, PA, Hopewell Area Recreation Complex is located at the site of the old York County Sanitary Landfill. Since 2006, the site has been managed through a partnership between the York County Solid Waste Authority and the PA Game Commission as an expansive and impressive tract of grassland wildlife habitat. In the winter, it is one of very few reliable locations for Short-eared Owls near Baltimore County. On this late afternoon walk, expect to start by birding the grasslands for wintering diurnal species such as Eastern Meadowlark, Horned Lark, and wintering sparrows. Raptors such as American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, and Northern Harrier are regularly seen hunting over the open habitat. A small patch of forest near the park’s ball fields hosts a variety of woodland species, including a family of Red-headed Woodpeckers that has made the park their year-round home for over a decade. At sunset, we will watch for Short-eared Owls to emerge from their daytime grassland roosts and begin their evening hunting. Expect to do 1-2 miles or less of walking through relatively flat, open terrain, with some slightly wet areas possible. The open landscape can be windy and we’ll be there as it gets dark so be sure to dress warmly. Port-a-potties are available in the main parking lot. Meet at 4:30 pm in the park’s main parking lot on the west side of Althouse School Rd near the ball fields. Walk will be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Leader: Libby Errickson, .
*Directions to Hopewell Recreation Complex: From points south, continue onto I-83N into Pennsylvania. Take exit 4 to merge onto PA-851 E. Continue on PA-851 E for approximately 3 miles. Make a left onto T552/Zeigler School Road. After approximately 1 mile, this road will become Althouse School Road. After approximately 0.5 miles, the meeting place will be on left. GPS Pin: 39.78169, -76.60302.
Feb 15 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. DRUID HILL PARK. Join Audubon, the Baltimore Bird Club, and the Maryland Zoo to explore this leafy city park. From forest to lake, a variety of bird species awaits. For information, contact Audubon at Baltimore@audubon.org. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore-0
*Directions to Druid Hill Park: For Audubon tours, contact https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-druid-hill-park-baltimore-0 to register and get directions.
*Transit Directions to Druid Hill Park: Accessible by CityLink YELLOW. Get down at Cloverdale Rd. and Madison Ave. stop. Walk 1 block north on Madison and cross Druid Lake Drive to Swann Drive. Continue for 0.3 mi. then continue right onto East Dr. Meeting point is across from the administration buidling in 0.5 mi.
Feb 15 (Sat) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FORT McHENRY. Continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. Binoculars required. A telescope can be useful for distance viewing. Canceled in bad weather and the walk will be rescheduled to February 22. General grounds include the paved Seawall Trail. Meet in the large grassy unpaved roped-off parking lot to left of gate. An online National Aquarium release form is required to be filled out in advance for entry into the restricted Wetland area: https://aqua.formstack.com/forms/waiverandrelease. Please contact the walk leader 24 hours in advance to confirm attendance and any changes to the walk schedule.
Leader: Wendy Alexander, 443-204-3754.
*Directions to Fort McHenry: From I-95, take Hanover Street Exit 55 (McComas Street) east (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north (left) on Key Highway which turns west, first left Lawrence Street, left (east) on Fort Avenue and continue east to the entrance gate into Fort McHenry. Alternate route: Take the JFX, I-83 south to St Paul Street exit. Go south on St Paul until it becomes Light Street. Turn left (east) onto Fort Avenue and continue to the end and entrance gate as above. You may also follow the site directions from Fort McHenry web page. Please note: Access to Restricted Wetland Area -- Due to the conditions that you will encounter on trails in this waterfront/marsh environment with natural water barriers such as rocks and tree limbs, please plan to wear sturdy footwear such as working or hiking boots or trail shoes and use caution. Please avoid contact with water or debris along trails. GPS Pin: 39.265341, -76.583458.
*Transit Directions to Fort McHenry: Accessible by CharmCity Circulator: Banner Route as well as LocalLink #94. Get down at terminating stop just outside Fort McHenry. Walk 5 minutes (0.3 miles) through gates to get to rendezvous point in parking lot.
Feb 15 (Sat) 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. PATUXENT RIVER WINTER WATERFOWL. See migrating waterfowl hotspots on a guided river tour. Join us for a winter waterfowl birding trip up the Patuxent on Patuxent River Park's research boat. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Meet at Hallowing Point Boat Ramp Parking Lot - 6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. $12 cost for boat usage.
Leader: Alex Pellegrini, .
*Directions to Patuxent River Park: Merge onto I-97 S. Merge onto US-301 N/US-50 E toward Annapolis/Bay Bridge. Take Exit 22 for MD-665 E/Riva Road. Continue onto MD-665 E, staying in the right two lanes and following signs for MD-2/Solomons Island Rd. Turn right onto MD-2 S/Solomons Island Rd. After approximately 11 miles, you will pass a traffic circle. Take the 3rd exit to continue on MD-2 S/Solomons Island Rd. After approximately another 6 miles, you will pass another traffic circle. Take the 2nd exit to continue on MD-2 S/Solomons Island Rd. After another 6 miles, merge onto MD-2 S/MD-4 S/Solomons Island Rd. After approximately 9 miles, make a slight right to merge onto MD-231 W/Hallowing Point Road. Continue for approximately 5 miles and then turn left onto Hallowing Ln. After 0.1 mile, turn right to stay on Hallowing Ln. The boat ramp will be on the left. GPS Pin: 38.51040, -76.66431.
POSTPONED: Feb 16 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK. This event has been rescheduled for February 23.
Feb 16 (Sun) 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. FAMILY BIRDING: OWLS. Look for the BBC table near the parking lot for a chance to see some of these reclusive feathered friends up close!
Leader: Daisy Sudano, .
*Directions to Marshy Point: From Beltway take I-83 North to Exit 20B (Shawan Road West). Follow Shawan Road to the first light, Beaver Dam Road, and turn left. Immediately after making the left onto Beaver Dam Road, there will be a fork in the road. Take the right fork. Follow the driveway up to the parking lot.
GPS Pin: 39.348719, -76.370580.
*Transit Directions to Marshy Point: Accessible by LocalLink #59. Get down at Biscayne Bay boulevard and Eastern avenue bus stop. Walk 12 minutes (0.6 miles) along Marshy Point Road till you reach the center.
RESCHEDULED: Feb 18 (Tue) 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. BBC Board Meeting. While only authorized board members have a vote, any club member is welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Contact any club officer or board member for details. Online only.
Feb 22 (Sat) 8:00 AM-Feb 23 (Sun)N/A. OCEAN CITY WEEKEND. We will meet at Ocean City inlet 8:00 Saturday 2/22. After that drive to Hoopers restaurant parking lot, west OC pond and maybe some other stops on way to Assateague Island National Seashore. Depending on weather we may do some short walks there. Then back to inlet by 1:00 or 2:00. Will go to Inlet Sunday morning 2/23 but no plans after that.
Leader: John Landers, 410-292-9549.
*Directions to Ocean City Area: We will meet at Ocean City inlet 8:00 Saturday 2/24. After that drive to Hoopers restaurant parking lot, west OC pond and maybe some other stops on way to Assateague Island National Seashore. Depending on weather we may do some short walks there. Then back to inlet by 1:00 or 2:00. Will go to Inlet Sunday morning 2/25 but no plans after that. GPS Pin: 38.3250, -75.0873.
Feb 22 (Sat) 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. PATTERSON PARK. Join Audubon and the Baltimore Bird Club to explore this urban oasis in southeast Baltimore. With more than 200 species on record, the park is full of surprises. For directions, contact Audubon at Baltimore@Audubon.org. Participants are encouraged to register in advance at https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park-baltimore
*Directions to Patterson Park: Contact https://md.audubon.org/events/birdwatching-tour-patterson-park-baltimore to register and get directions.
Feb 22 (Sat) 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. BAUERS FARM ROAD. Join us for a chance to see woodcocks performing their flight displays as they enter breeding season. Though generally secretive and elusive birds, they have been reliable here during late winter in recent years, and this is probably the easiest spot to see them. You don't even need to leave your car - but you should for the full experience! Displays usually begin ~30 minutes after sunset (5:52 PM on 2/22) and usually occur in conjunction with clear skies, minimal wind, and temperatures above freezing. The trip will be canceled if these conditions are not met.
Leaders: Joe Corcoran and Alex Pellegrini. Interested folks should RSVP to Joe.
*Directions to Bauers Farm Road: From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Exit 42, North Point Boulevard toward Sparrows Point. Make an immediate left onto Bethlehem Rd., and keep right onto North Point Rd. Go through the town of Edgemere and keep going. Approximately 0.25 miles after you pass Shaws Road (with last grouping of houses), make a left onto Bauers Farm Road. Keep going for approximately 500 feet and park along the road on the right. The main display field will be on the left. GPS Pin: 39.2314230, -76.4304585.
RESCHEDULED: Feb 23 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK. This event was originally scheduled for February 16.
Please join us for birding in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park; a 1,200 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 Winans Meadows parking lot at 4500 Franklintown Road, 21229.
Leader: Elise and Paul Kreiss, (410) 367-8194, or . It is recommended that you register by email at , so that you may be updated in case of changes.
*Directions to Leakin Park: From Baltimore Beltway I-695, take Exit 16 Route I-70 towards Baltimore to end – just before the very end, take the ramp on the right, which will loop around onto Security Boulevard. Take a right at the first light onto Forest Park, then right onto Franklintown Road. Go about 1.4 miles. The parking lot entrance will be on your left. GPS Pin: 39.304603, -76.693835.
*Transit Directions to Leakin Park: Accessible by LocalLink route #79. Get down at Clifton Rd. and Mondawmin Ave. stop, head south on Talbot Ave, in 1 block turn left to stay on Talbot, then sharp right onto Windsor Mill Rd. In 0.3 mi, turn left onto Dickeyville Trail after crossing the bridge. In 0.3 mi, continue onto Wetheredsville Rd., turn right in 0.2 mi onto Stream Trail (uphill with the railing) and follow paved trail for 0.3 miles to the parking lot.
Feb 23 (Sun) 8:00 AM-11:00 AM. SOUTHWEST AREA PARK. In this transitional season, expect to see water birds, sparrows, kinglets, and maybe a surprise or two. Meet at the Boat Launch area.
Leader: Tom Crusse and Laura Lechtzin, .
*Directions to Southwest Area Park: From downtown Baltimore: Take MD-295 S. Take the Annapolis Rd exit. Turn left onto Annapolis Rd. Turn right onto Wegworth Ln. Turn left onto Mallview Rd. Turn right onto W Patapsco Ave. Make a U-turn at Stranden Rd. Turn right onto MD-648 S/Annapolis Rd. Turn left onto Georgia Ave. Continue straight onto Klunk Drive. Turn left to stay on Klunk Dr. Make first right and follow road to boat ramp. From North and east of Baltimore- I-95 South. Merge onto I-895 South. Go through tunnel and take exit 7 merge onto Potee Street South. Turn right onto W Patapsco Ave. Turn left onto Lily Ave. Continue onto Violet Ave. Turn left onto Annapolis Rd. Turn left onto Georgia Ave. Continue straight onto Klunk Dr. Turn left to stay on Klunk Dr. Make first right and follow road to boat ramp. From Beltway south or west side: I-695 S. Take exit 9 for Hollins Ferry Rd toward Lansdowne. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Hollins Ferry Rd. Turn right onto Daisy Ave. Turn right onto Annapolis Rd. Turn left onto Georgia Ave. Continue straight onto Klunk Dr. Turn left to stay on Klunk Dr. Make first right and follow road to boat ramp. GPS Pin: 39.237267, -76.623128.
*Transit Directions to Southwest Area Park: Accessible by Light Rail. Use Baltimore Highland station with a 15 minute (3/4 mile) walk down Klunk drive all the way down to the boat ramp.
RESCHEDULED: Feb 23 (Sun) 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. COVERED DISH DINNER: A WORLD ON THE WING - THE GLOBAL ODYSSEY OF MIGRATORY BIRDS. This event had originally been scheduled for January 19 but was postponed twice due to snow -- this time we're sure!
Even as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch, humans have brought many migrants to the brink. Based on his bestselling new book A World on the Wing, author and researcher Scott Weidensaul will take us around the globe -- with researchers in the lab probing the limits of what migrating birds can do, to the shores of the Yellow Sea in China, or the remote mountains of northeastern India where tribal villages saved the greatest gathering of falcons on the planet -- to learn how people are fighting to understand and save the world's great bird migrations.
All Baltimore Bird Club members are invited to the Baltimore Bird Club Annual Covered Dish Dinner and Lecture held annually at the Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum.
Please sign up for your contribution to the supper on PerfectPotluck.com. The 'Coordinator Last Name' is Abbott. The 'Password' is 9815 -- or use the direct link www.PerfectPotluck.com/PJDI3921.
Leader: Devi Abbott, , 410.308.0079 (texts preferred).
*Directions to Cylburn Arboretum: Vollmer Center: From Baltimore Beltway I-695, go south on I-83 Jones Falls Expressway. Take Northern Parkway Exit west (right). Go about ½ mile up hill to traffic light, turn left on Greenspring Avenue. Go about ¼ mile, just past first road intersection, and turn left through stone gate entrance into Cylburn Arboretum grounds. Follow the drive to circle in front of the Vollmer Center building. Go most of the way around the circle to enter the parking area, and then and walk over to the Vollmer Center. GPS Pin: 39.352076, -76.655343.
MARCH 2025
Mar 1 (Sat) 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. BAUERS FARM ROAD. Join us for a chance to see woodcocks performing their flight displays as they enter breeding season. Though generally secretive and elusive birds, they have been reliable here during late winter in recent years, and this is probably the easiest spot to see them. You don't even need to leave your car - but you should for the full experience! Displays usually begin ~30 minutes after sunset (5:59 PM on 3/1) and usually occur in conjunction with clear skies, minimal wind, and temperatures above freezing. The trip will be canceled if these conditions are not met.
Leader: Tim Carney, .
*Directions to Bauers Farm Road : From Baltimore Beltway I-695 take Exit 42, North Point Boulevard toward Sparrows Point. Make an immediate left onto Bethlehem Rd., and keep right onto North Point Rd. Go through the town of Edgemere and keep going. Approximately 0.25 miles after you pass Shaws Road (with last grouping of houses), make a left onto Bauers Farm Road. Keep going for approximately 500 feet and park along the road on the right. The main display field will be on the left. GPS Pin: 39.2314230, -76.4304585.
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