CALENDAR
What about cancellations?
Meetings at the Robinson Nature Center are cancelled if the Howard County Government has announced government buildings are closed and will not open for the day. For other venues where a Howard County Bird Club (HCBC) event was scheduled, the cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar. Field Trips and Workshops may be cancelled at the discretion of the leader and announced in advance when possible. The cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar.
Meeting and Field Trip Information
Managed Deer Hunts in Howard County Parks and Open Space 2025-2026
- This event has passed.
Mid-winter Count
LATE BREAKING – Currently conditions at the tally location do not permit safe parking and access. If conditions do not improve, we will cancel the in-person tally and just hold a Zoom session for the tally. The final decision will be made on Wednesday, Feb. 4th and it will be posted on the club website and sent to the area coordinators so they can also send emails to their counters. If it is held, you have until Thursday, Feb 5 to respond.
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Meg and John Harris have agreed to host a potluck and hybrid tally rally at their home. If you plan to attend, please contact Meg by Thursday, Feb 5, indicating you will be attending – how many will be in your party, and what you will be bringing (an appetizer, side dish, dessert.) The club will provide meat lasagna and vegetarian lasagna and non-alcoholic beverages. You can reach the Harrises at mctharris@gmail.com or at 410-926-0742 via text or you can leave a voicemail if the phone is not immediately answered. If there are late changes concerning the in-person tally rally, they will notify all who have signed up and the changes will be posted on the HCBC website.
Directions:
From the Robinson Nature Center, 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044, turn right onto Cedar Ln. At the first light, turn right onto Grace Dr. Follow Grace Dr to the end which is a circle and turn right onto Quiet Night Ride. Take Quiet Night Ride to the end and turn left onto Grateful Heart Gate. Take the first right onto Ripe Apple Ln. Destination will be at the bottom of the street on the left:
6400 Ripe Apple Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
The Harrises live at the corner of Ripe Apple and Empty Song. Park anywhere on either street, avoiding blocking fire hydrants and other driveways.
This year’s tally rally will be preceded by an in-person potluck, with the meal starting at 6:30 p.m. Unless you are still in the field, please try to submit your checklist to your Area Coordinator by the start of the tally rally at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make the meal, you are welcome to drop in about 7:30 p.m. for the tally.
Information for the Zoom access will be provided to you by your area coordinator or you can send a request to Brian Moyer (bmoyer0@gmail.com) or Chuck Stirrat (stirrcr1@gmail.com).