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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.
Farmland Raptor Conservation event (in-person at CMREC Clarksville) Sat., March 14, 2-4 PM Join us for an in-person, hands-on workshop and volunteer event in which we will learn about the conservation status of Maryland farmland raptors like Barn Owls, American Kestrels, Short-eared Owls, and Northern Harriers, as well as recent efforts at UMD Research and […]
Walk of less than 1/4 mile along an unpaved path up a moderate hill. No facilities available. Limit 10 people. Leader will send preparation instructions and directions after you make a reservation. Make reservation with leader, Mary Lou Clark, doctorfx_99@yahoo.com Reservations required Good for Beginning Birder
Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. Waterfowl expected early migrant passerines possible. Leader – Dave Ziolkowski, djziolkowski@yahoo.com Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible
6:00 p.m. - Doors open for room setup 6:30 p.m. - Snacks and Socializing 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Please bring a main dish, hors d'oeuvres, a salad, side dish, or dessert. (To assist those with food allergies and dietary preferences, it is suggested that you include a card with the list of ingredients to display […]
Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. Waterfowl expected, woodland trails for passerines. Leader – Russell Kovach, Russell.kovach@gmail.com Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible
Slow pace. Learn techniques to improve your birding. Let the leader know if you need to borrow binoculars when you register. Limit 10 people. Register with the tour leader Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com Registration required
Meet at the farm parking area, through the barns on the right. Moderate walking over crop stubble, farm roads and paths on this working farm. Fields with crop residue, extensive woodlands, Cattail Creek and floodplain, three ponds and five shallow waterfowl impoundments make for diverse habitats and good birding opportunities. Knee-high waterproof footwear required for […]
Easy walking around the lake on paved path. Facilities available. Waterfowl expected, woodland trails for passerines. Leader – David Sandler, detour65@gmail.com Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AACAD2EA0FC1-62511483-march Games start at 4:45 p.m. Questions? Email Jaime (jaimern2003@gmail.com)
Reservations required. Carpooling is required. Moderate walking over hills and fields of the landfill. Possibilities are Northern Harrier, Great Horned Owl, American Kestrel, Horned Lark, American Pipit, Vesper Sparrow, and Eastern Meadowlark. No facilities on the landfill. A few spaces are being reserved for people who have NEVER been to the landfill. Limited to a maximum […]
Park on the street at the Font Hill Dr. entrance (3520 Font Hill Dr.). No facilities. Limit 10 people. Register with the tour leader Lily Saul, ljsaul604@gmail.com Good for beginning birders Handicapped accessible