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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
Young Birder Fall Warblers Walk at Howard County Conservancy
Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MDMeet at the Conservancy parking lot. From 7:00-8:00 am, we will do an informal pre-walk birding near the Davis Branch for those who can join us early. Young birders briefly meet and greet in the parking lot at 8:00 am, then move on to bird the Conservancy. Look for later fall warblers and sparrows, which are the main target species. Easy to moderate walking on […]
Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz
Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MDWe are doing an intro to iNaturalist first in the auditorium to get everyone situated. Then we are heading outdoors to the gardens and trails to take photos of any pollinators and plants we can find during that timeframe. Call Robinson at 410-313-0400 to register by phone. More information: Winny Tan
CANCELLED – Sparrows and Spiders
Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MDMeet at the barn. Join Bonnie for an advanced sparrow search and learn more about our common spider species. Hoping for some of the sparrow rarities and Bolas Spider. Gaiters or waterproof pants recommended as we will go into tall grass. Limit 8. Register with the leader, Bonnie Ott, sparrowdamsel@gmail.com Reservations required >
Fred Schaffer The Birds of Schoolhouse Pond
Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MDWatch for details Watch for details For Zoom, on the Monday before the meeting, members will get an email with the link and non-members should email doctorfx_99@yahoo.com
Beginner’s Bird Walk at Schooley Mill Park
Schooley Mill Park 12975 Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD, United StatesPark in upper lot near playground and restrooms. Moderate walking through a variety of habitats - along meadow and woodland edges and through stream valleys. Expect wet conditions. Limit: 10 participants. Please register in advance and let us know if you will need loaner binoculars. Leaders: Megan Bolcar and Terri Berkheimer (tgtberk@gmail.com) Registration required (Terri Berkheimer, […]
Alpha Ridge Park–postponed from Monday, Oct 13
Alpha Ridge Park 11685 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, MD, United StatesCentral open areas provide good views of the sky. The wet meadow continues to transition into a deciduous floodplain forest as a result of past tree planting, while remnants of an old beaver pond provide a small pool of standing water. Other areas include a stormwater management pond with cattails and some brushy edges. Limited […]
Skywatch at Mount Pleasant
Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MDMeet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. This trip will be at the Skywatch for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. Join friends during the late migratory period. Leader – Lynn Gregg, lhg5037@gmail.com Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible
Young Birder Fall Walk at Howard County Conservancy
Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MDOctober 25th, @ 8:00-11:00 am (informal pre-walk birding from 7:00-8:00 am) Meet at the Conservancy parking lot at 8:00 am for meet and greet From 7:00-8:00 am, we will do some informal birding at the skwatch.Young birders briefly meet and greet in the parking lot at 8:00 am, then move on to bird the Conservancy. […]
Wingspan at Wild Birds Unlimited October 26, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Wild Birds Unlimited 6955 F, Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, United StatesSign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AACAD2EA0FC1-59090052-october or use QR Code below. Questions? Email Jaime (jaimern2003@gmail.com)
Howard Conservancy at Mt Pleasant Farm Sky Watch
Howard County Conservancy at Mount Pleasant 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, MDMeet at the parking lot or go directly to the Skywatch site. This trip will be a skywatch for migrating raptors and other potential flybys. Leader – Lynn Gregg, lhg5037@gmail.com