Waterford Flats opens for spring season (through June 15)
Waterford Flats 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Bookville, MDReview protocol: https://howardbirds.website/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/WaterfordFlatsProtocol.pdf
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Alpha Ridge Landfill
Alpha Ridge Park 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, MD, United StatesModerate walking over hills and fields of the landfill. Vesper sparrow and other field birds possible. Meadowlarks, kestrels and other open country birds expected. Rarities possible. Facilities at Alpha Ridge Park. Contact Joe Hanfman, auk1844@gmail.com Reservations and carpooling required.
Getting the most magic out of the Merlin Bird ID App
Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MDLearn to use the Merlin Bird ID app to improve your identification of birds, by sight or sound! Join instructors from the Howard County Bird Club for a two hour-long workshop on how to use the Merlin app. The class will be indoors and hands-on, followed by an outdoor test-run along Howard County Conservancy trails. […]
Belmont Manor Historic Park
Belmont Manor & Historic Park 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United StatesA walk around the fields looking for early migrants. This trip will have a special guest, Mike Bowen. Mike used to work at the property and will be able to show us around and tell stories about the history of this location. Leader – Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com
HCBC Meeting: The 2023 Howard County Butterfly Survey Results by Kevin Heffernan
Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MDFor the sixth year in a row, Kevin Heffernan will update us on the status of butterflies in Howard County. Kevin is the Co-chair of the Howard County, Maryland, Butterfly Survey. He is a past president of the Howard County Bird Club and is encouraging the planting of native pollinator gardens as part of the […]
Beginning Birder Field Workshop: Bird Migration
Join Val Swan and Terri Berkheimer at a private residence in Western Howard County. Learn about migration and look for early migrants and resident birds in a variety of habitats. Walk 1 mile over wet, uneven fields with possible mud. Boots recommended. Limit 10 people. Contact field trip leader to reserve at valnjeff55@gmail.com • Reservations […]
Greenfest
Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United StatesHoward County Bird Club will have a table. Come and see us.
Schooley Mill Park
Schooley Mill Park 12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD, United StatesMeet in the back parking lot by the restrooms. Spiring migrants in open woods and fields. Facilities available. Russell Hillsley, r4e3k2b1@verizon.net
Mount Pleasant Earth Day Walk
Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MDEarth Day Walk in conjunction with the Howard County Conservancy. Meet at parking lot near the barn. Easy walking through the fields of Mt. Pleasant Farm. Tree lines, hedgerows and streams provide opportunity for non-meadow species. Great opportunity for flyovers. Facilities available. Register at the Howard County Conservancy. Leader – Gregg Petersen, sig29@aol.com
Howard County Bird Club Board Meeting
Host: John McKitterick, jbmck@verizon.net
iNaturalist Training for the City Nature Challenge
High Ridge Park 10100 Superior Avenue, Laurel, United StatesMeet at the office building.
Howard County Bird Club Spring Wildflower Walk
Patuxent Branch Trail (north end) 9190 Old Guilford Road, Columbia, MD, United StatesMeet at the Pratt Bridge on the Patuxent Branch Trail. Leaders: Jo & Bob Solem