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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.
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Managed Deer Hunts in Howard County Parks and Open Space 2025-2026
Use the parking lot to the left of the Gary Arthur Senior Center, not the Western Regional Park lots. Moderate walking along field edges and woodland trails. Opportunity for warblers, sparrows, thrushes, and flyovers. Facilities available. Leader – Lisa Colangelo, lcolangelo@verizon.net
Mission BBQ Ellicott City 3410 Plumtree Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (come early to eat before the games start to say thank you for mission BBQ letting us use the room) Tables of 5 (one host) Limit of 20 players. Wait list after that (use link on the URL below to "contact me" to ask […]
From Rt 40 take Turf Valley Road to left on Turf Valley Golf Road. Park in the small lot on the left as you turn onto Turf Moderate walking along wood edge, cart paths and fairways. Opportunity for warblers, vireos and sparrows. Facilities available. Limit 10 people: email the Leader to reserve a spot. Leader […]
Meet at 735 River Road (up long drive take right-hand split & park by house). Starting in the scrubland, we’ll look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, and other edge species. Depending on conditions, we may continue into the woods. Moderate to possibly difficult walking: steep trails with several stream crossings, so wear appropriate footwear. We will […]
The trip will be limited to a total of 12 people, 4 cars. Carpooling is mandatory. We will visit Delaware, along the shore of the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. The tentative itinerary is Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Dupont Nature Center, Slaughter Beach, and the Broadkill impoundment at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. This […]
Meet at the farm parking area, through the barns on the right. Moderate walk over grassland and farm roads. There are three ponds that are good for shorebirds. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent, and appropriate footwear. Loaner binoculars will be available. Young birders must be accompanied by an adult. Registration: RSVP to Chen Chiu at chiuchen@gmail.com before the event. Leaders […]
Once again the Howard County Conservancy is having a Pollinator Fest and butterfly walk. Register with the Howard County Conservancy: Pollinator Fest - Howard County Conservancy
Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: June Weekend Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy
Join the Howard County Bird Club's butterfly walk by registering at the Howard County Conservancy: June 24 Weekday Butterfly Walk - Howard County Conservancy
Park along South Eternal Rings Drive off of Stephens Road, near intersection with Ironleaf Trail. Cancelled in case of rain. Good for beginning, as well as more experienced, birders. Great potential for photographs. Easy walking on sidewalks and powerline gravel roads; stout shoes advised; less than 0.5 mile. A rare opportunity to visit an eye-level colony […]
Mission BBQ Ellicott City 3410 Plumtree Dr, Ellicott City, MD 4 Tables of 5. Limit of 20 players. Waitlist after that.; click the link on the page to "contact me" to ask for wait list. Please click the link to register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AACAD2EA0FC1-57205297-wingspan Jaime Eikenberg