Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Habitat Preservation and Enhancement
Stewardship of the natural world
Funding or Management of Projects
…such as Emy’s Meadow, Clegg Meadow, leasing scrubland for Dickcissel nests, creating Waterford Flats, and installation of a Purple Martin box and Kestrel box. Future efforts could include more pollinator meadows and grassland for nesting birds and data collection. The emphasis is on projects that enhance protection of birds and their habitat, especially in Howard County. Habitats differ depending on the species of birds and their environs. Here are some examples:
Grassland
Kestrel nesting box
Meadow
Emy’s Meadow
Clegg Meadow
Dickcissel field lease
Meadow Management
Shorebird
Waterford Flats
Suburban
Purple martin houses and poles
Woods
Screech owl box
Other
Support for projects sponsored by MOS, American Birding Assn, American Bird Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, etc.
Over $100,000 to preserve habitat!
That’s right! The Howard County Bird Club has contributed over $100,000 to help save habitat —and your contributions have made it possible. The contributions have gone to local, state, national, and international organizations to promote the knowledge, development, protection, and conservation of bird life and other naturally occurring species and their habitats.
Organizations and projects we have supported.
For over 40 years your support has made it possible!
Here is an article with our 40-year history of seed sales
How can I help?
Support habitat preservation
Other Howard County Bird Club Efforts
Education
…for our members and the general public so there is a better appreciation of the natural world.
Improve bird survivability
…by reducing bird strikes on buildings, shrinking the feral cat population, and reversing the loss of habitat.