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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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Young Birder October Walk for Waterfowl at Centennial Lake

Centennial Park (South) 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD, United States

Meet at the boat ramp in the South Area. Facilities and/or porta potties are available near the parking lot and around the lake. Young birders will meet in the parking lot […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]