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.

Previous programs

Previous field trips

Skywatch at Howard County Conservancy

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. This trip will be for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. Leader – open to whoever shows up  

Beginning Birding: Howard County Conservancy

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

We will go over the basics of birding, walk around the grounds, and end up at the Skywatch. Trip limited to 10 people. Register with Mary Maxey at  maximom11998@gmail.com

Skywatch at Howard County Conservancy

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

Meet at the parking lot. This trip will be strictly a sky watch for late-migrating raptors and other potential goodies. Our main target will be Golden Eagle; while not expected, early November is the best time to catch one flying over Howard County. We will watch the skies and tally the birds as long as […]

Centennial Park

Centennial Park (West) 4651 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD

West end parking lot. Daylight Saving Time ends. Remember to set your clocks back. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Early waterfowl, lingering migrants likely. Facilities available. Leaders – Richard and Renee Peters, Richard@rrrrpeters.org

Skywatch at Howard County Conservancy

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

Meet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. This trip will be for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. Leader – open to whoever shows up  

Skywatch at Howard County Conservancy

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

This is an impromptu leaderless walk for an opportunity to bird with any friends who show up.

Winter Sparrows

Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MD

Meet at the Montjoy barn. Join Bonnie for a search for winter sparrows. Good for both beginners and advanced sparrow lovers. Bonnie will cover the basics of winter sparrows but there is a chance to find rarities. Limit 8. Register with the leader. Leader – Bonnie Ott, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com

Centennial Park

Centennial Park (West) 4651 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD

West end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Facilities available Leader – Russell Kovach, Russell.kovach@gmail.com  

HCBC Meeting: Birding Taiwan (and a bit of China)

Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

The beautiful country of Taiwan, the Fragrant Isle, is rich in tradition - and spectacular wildlife. Its coasts, mountains, and parks host thirty-three endemic birds, as well as regional rarities like Fairy Pitta. It is no wonder that Taiwan is a “must stop” on every world birder’s travels. In 2016, Gail joined a BirdTour Asia […]

Young Birder Walk at Wilde Lake and Lake Kittamaqundi for Waterfowl

Wilde Lake Hyla Brook Road, Columbia, MD, United States

Rain date: Sunday Nov. 17, same time Meet at the Wilde Lake Parking lot (the one near the fishing pier) at 8 a.m.. Young Birders, accompanied by an adult, will introduce themselves and then walk for less than 1 mile while looking for waterfowl. They will then move to the Whole Foods parking lot and meet near […]

Conowingo Dam

Broken Land Parkway Park and Ride (west side)

Meet at the Broken Land Park and Ride Lot West and plan to carpool. Half-day driving trip to Conowingo Dam to see bald eagles, great blue herons, cormorants, vultures and ducks. We will arrive by 9:30 a. m. and depart at 1 p.m.  Bring lunch and water.  There is also a nearby diner and Wawa. […]

Centennial Park

Centennial Park (West) 4651 Centennial Lane, Ellicott City, MD

West end parking lot. Easy walking on paved paths around Centennial Lake. Woodlands, fields and water host a wide variety of species. Great view of the sky for flyovers. Facilities available Leaders – David Holmes, musiclbndr@gmail.com