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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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Park near the barn and take the trail to the Skywatch. Join fellow birders at the Chandler S. Robbins Skywatch at the Howard County Conservancy. 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 […]
Meet at the West Friendship park-and-ride on the west side of Rt. 32 just north of Interstate 70 at 7:30 AM and carpool the 25 minutes to the potential sanctuary. 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, […]
At the Robinson Nature Center. Instructors Steve Luke Stevebirder3@gmail.com and Lauren Crocker lauren.k.crocker@gmail.com. Register by clicking Merlin App class.. If you have any trouble using SignUpGenius, contact Steve Luke Stevebirder3@gmail.com.
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