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

Previous programs

Previous field trips

Managed Deer Hunts in Howard County Parks and Open Space 2025-2026

  • Native Plant Palooza

    Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD

    and birds and butterflies. We will have a table. Watch for details.

  • Belmont Manor Historic Park

    Belmont Manor & Historic Park 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge, MD, United States

    A walk around the fields looking for early migrants. This trip will have special guests, Mike Bowen and Anne Cianni. 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

  • May Count

    Watch for details

  • Skywatch at Mount Pleasant unofficial Big Sit

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

    You can show up and leave at any time. This is an unofficial Big Sit. We will look for flyovers and look and listen to surrounding birds. No need to sign up, just show up. Cancelled in the event of heavy rain. Leader – Lynn Gregg, lhg5037@gmail.com

  • MOS Convention — CANCELLED

    Solomons Inn Resort and Marina 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD, United States

    MOS has been informed that the Solomons Inn has experienced flooding from a burst pipe. The hotel will be closing all guest rooms and will not be available for the May 15-17 MOS Convention. There is not enough time, or a suitable venue, to plan and host a convention in Solomons this spring. MOS will […]

  • Western Regional Park

    Gary Arthur Senior Center 2400 MD 97, Cooksville, Maryland

    Use the parking lot to the left of the Gary Arthur Senior Center (2400 MD-97, Cooksville MD), 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

  • Delaware Shorebird Hotspots

    An all-day trip to shorebird hotspots along the Delaware Bay in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware. Specific locations to be selected based on reported birds at the time - but may include Port Mahon, Ted Harvey Conservation Area, DuPont Nature Center and nearby Marvel Salt Marsh Preserve, and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Expect hot, […]

  • Patapsco Scrubland

    Patapsco Scrubland 735 River Road, Sykesville, MD, United States

    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 […]

  • Linganore Creek Sanctuary, Frederick County

    Meet at the West Friendship park-and-ride on the west side of Rt. 32 just north of Interstate 70 Come and walk the 125 acres of what is slated to become the 11th MOS sanctuary and the only one of size in Central Maryland. Expect warblers, chats, red-headed woodpeckers, and birds of the open fields such […]

  • Lake Kittamaqundi

    Lake Kittamaqundi 10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD, United States

    Limit 10 people. Register with the leader Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com Reservations required

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